Referendum: Timeline

1802   In a plebiscite Referendum

A referendum or plebiscite is a direct vote [i] in which an entire electorate [i] is asked to ei... 

 Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon I of France

Napoleon I Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Prot... 

 is confirmed as consul for life.

1870   Referendum in Rome Rome

Rome is the capital [i] of Italy [i] and of its region, called Latium [i]. ... 

 supports joining the Italy Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic , is a Southern European [i] country. ... 

 with 133681 against 1500. Decision is made official October 6. Rome Rome

Rome is the capital [i] of Italy [i] and of its region, called Latium [i]. ... 

 becomes the capital of unified Italy Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic , is a Southern European [i] country. ... 

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1905   Norway Norway

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 holds referendum in favour of dissolving the union with Sweden Sweden

The Kingdom of Sweden is a Nordic country [i] in Scandinavia [i]. ... 

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1920   Referendum in Switzerland Switzerland

Switzerland , officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked [i] Alpine country [i] in Central Europe [i] ... 

 is favorable to joining League of Nations League of Nations

The League of Nations was an international organization [i] founded after the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 [i] ... 

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1920   Referendum in Greece Greece

Greece Greece lies at the juncture of Europe [i], Asia [i], and Africa [i]. ... 

 is favorable to reinstatement of monarchy.

1921   Referendum in Tyrol Tyrol

The Tyrol is a historical region in Western Central Europe [i], which includes the Austrian state [i] ... 

 supports joining to Germany Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a country [i] in central Europe [i]. ... 

1924   Referendum in Greece Greece

Greece Greece lies at the juncture of Europe [i], Asia [i], and Africa [i]. ... 

 favors the formation of Hellenic Republic.

1946   Greece Greece

Greece Greece lies at the juncture of Europe [i], Asia [i], and Africa [i]. ... 

 referendum supports return of monarchy Monarchy

A monarchy, from the Greek [i] ????, "one," and a??e?? [i], "to rule", is ... 

1946   In a referendum Italians decide to turn Italy Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic , is a Southern European [i] country. ... 

 from a monarchy Monarchy

A monarchy, from the Greek [i] ????, "one," and a??e?? [i], "to rule", is ... 

 into a Republic Republic

In a broad definition, a republic is a state [i] or country [i] that is led by people whose political power [i] ... 

. After this referendum, the king of Italy Umberto II di Savoia was exiled. Women vote for the first time.

1946   Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a country in Southeastern Europe [i]. ... 

 declared a People's Republic after a referendum – King Simeon II leaves.

1959   A referendum in Switzerland Switzerland

Switzerland , officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked [i] Alpine country [i] in Central Europe [i] ... 

 turns down female suffrage.

1961   In France France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country [i] whose metropolitan territory [i] ... 

, a referendum supports Charles de Gaulle Charles de Gaulle

Charles Andr Joseph Marie de Gaulle , in France [i] commonly referred to as Gnral de Gaulle, ... 

's policies in Algeria Algeria

Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is a country in north Africa [i], ... 

.

1962   Supporters of Algeria Algeria

Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is a country in north Africa [i], ... 

n independence win 99% majority in a referendum.

1962   A referendum in Singapore Singapore

Singapore, formally the Republic of Singapore , is an island [i] city-state [i] and ... 

 supports the Malayan Federation.

1968   A referendum in Greece Greece

Greece Greece lies at the juncture of Europe [i], Asia [i], and Africa [i]. ... 

 gives more power to the military junta.

1976   The 1976 Constitution of Cuba is adopted by national referendum.

1978   A referendum in Chile Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America [i] occupying a long coast ... 

 supports the policies of Augusto Pinochet.

1991   A referendum on the constitution Constitution

A constitution is a system, often codified [i] as a written document, which establishes the rules and pr ... 

 of Romania Romania

Romania: is a country in Southeastern Europe [i]. ... 

 is accepted as valid.

1992   In Canada Canada

Canada is the world's second-largest [i] country by total area, occupying most ... 

, the Charlottetown Accord is defeated in a national referendum.

2002   Pakistan Pakistan

[i] located in [[South Asia]... 

: Pakistani voters approve a referendum granting a 5-year term for Pakistani president President of Pakistan

The President of Pakistan is Head of State [i] of Pakistan [i]. ... 

 Pervez Musharraf Pervez Musharraf

Pervez Musharraf is currently the President [i] of Pakistan [i] and the Chief of Army Staff [i] of the ... 

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