1924 Event South Slavia aproves Italy's annexation of Fiume (Rijeka) 1924 Event Allies direct Fiume (Rijeka) in Italy 1922 Event Italian fascists occupy Fiume and Rijeka 1919 Event Fiume (Rijeka) declares its Independence 1832 Birthday Ivan Zajc, born in Rijeka, Croatia, conductor, composer, opened doors for 20th century achievements in Croatian music, wrote opera, La Tirolese, 1855
