History and News of Germany

• (1618-1648) Thirty Years' War (Germany)
  
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• 1701 - King of Prussia crowned
  
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• 1705 - January 8 - George Frideric Handel's 1st opera "Almira" premieres in Hamburg
  
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• 1717 - January 14 - German mob leader "Sjako" sentenced to death in Amsterdam
  
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• (1740-42) The Silesian War (Germany)
  
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• (1756-63) The Seven Years' War
  
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• 1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)
  "... The first known bicyclist was the Comte de Sivrac, who was seen riding a two-wheel 'wooden horse' in Paris in 1791, the Smithsonian reports.... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1849 - April 2 – Revolutions of 1848 in the German states end in failure.
  
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  April 2, 1849
  
•   1857 - The Kiss as an Elevator
  In a German tale, published some time since, is a description of 'The First Kiss' in the following sensation style -
  
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•   "German Toast" - An 1858 Breakfast Treat!
  Two eggs, one pint of milk, and flour enough to make a thick batter; cut wheat bread into very thin slices, and soak them in sweetened water; cover... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1866 - Prussian-Austrian War
  
  History of Germany
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  A history of Germany, and its surface from the Austro-Prussian War, to its modern day Post-Cold-War identity.
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•   1867 - Why Do German Women Make Good Wives
  The culinary art forms a part of the education of women in Germany. The well-to-do tradesman, like the mechanic, takes pride in seeing his daughters... Read MORE...
  
  
•   1868 - It is said more books are now published in Germany than in any other country.
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  Saint Joseph, Michigan
  April 18, 1868
  
• (1870-71) Franco-Prussian War
  
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•   1870 - Twenty four thousand emigrants left Germany during the first four months of the present year.
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  June 4, 1870
  
• 1871 - Treaty of Frankfurt ends Franco-Prussian War; German Empire recognized and France loses Alsace-Lorraine
  
•   1871 - Preserving the Flavor of Butter
  The German Agriculturalist says that a great portion of the fine flavor of fresh butter is destroyed by the usual mode of washing and he recommends a ... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1886 - January 29 – Karl Benz patents the first successful gasoline-driven automobile, the Benz Patent Motorwagen (built in 1885).
  
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  January 29, 1886
  
• 1888 - Frederick III was on the 12th formally proclaimed Emperor of Germany, and he issued a proclamation to the people in which he declared that the policy of the dead ruler should be continued.
  A fortune of three hundred million marks in cash was left by the late Emperor William, of Germany. St Joseph Herald
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  March 17, 1888
  
•   1888 - Fire on the 29th at Huenfield, Germany, destroyed two hundred houses and made fifteen hundred persons homeless and destitute.
  
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  November 3, 1888
  
• 1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)
  THE NEW MOVING POWER
  DAIMLER'S WONDERFUL MOTOR AND ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.
  The Various Vehicles That Can Be Seen Moved by It at Stuttgart -... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1891 - January 1 - Paying of old age pensions begins in Germany.
  
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  January 1, 1891
  
• 1895 - Germany / German Empire
  Ger’many, or German Empire, an empire of Central Europe, comprising 26 states, in which the German race and lan guage prevail, between lat. 45° and... Read MORE...
  
  
•   1895 - March 30 – Rudolf Diesel patents the Diesel engine in Germany.
  DR. RUDOLF DIESEL,
  Invented one of the most useful of engines—and died a bankrupt.
  
  ...Rudolf Diesel, one of the greatest inventors Germany has... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)
  Aspirin Discoverer Dies an Unknown Man
  
  "CHICAGO (UPI) - In these days of deadlines and taxes and other headaches, offer a cheer for Felix... Read MORE...
  
  
•   1899 - March 6 – Felix Hoffmann patents aspirin and Bayer registers its name as a trademark.
  
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• 1900 - Population of Germany - 56,367,178
  
•   1900 - July 2 - The first zeppelin flight is carried out over Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen, Germany.
  
  
  2 July 1900 Zeppelin Flight (in German)
  2. Juli 1900 - Start des ersten Zeppelins
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•   1910 - Germany Enjoys a "Fat" Christmas
  Year of Immense Prosperity Ending, and People are Spending Lavishly.
  
  BUT WEATHER IS ABNORMAL
  
  April-Like Drizzle in Berlin and Hardly a Flake of ... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1914 - August 1 - World War I begins: Germany declares war on Russia and France and invades Belgium
  August 1, 1914 - Germany declares war on Russia. France and Belgium begin full mobilization.
  
  August 3, 1914 - Germany declares war on France, and invades neutral Belgium. Britain then sends an ultimatum, rejected by the Germans, to withdraw from Belgium.
  
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• 1919 - June 28 - The Treaty of Versailles is signed, blaming Germany for World War I and creating a League of Nations
  World War I (1914-1918) was finally over. This first global conflict had claimed from 9 million to 13 million lives and caused unprecedented damage.... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1923 - Adolf Hitlers Nazis unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the German government in the Beer Hall Putsch
  
  Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch
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•   1926 - Germany is admitted to the League of Nations
  
• 1934 - Adolph Hitler succeeds Hindenburg as leader of Germany
  
• 1935 - Nuremburg Racial Laws limiting Jewish rights announced at Nazi Party Rally (Germany)
  
• 1937 - Hindenburg disaster
  The Hindenburg disaster took place on Thursday, May 6, 1937, as the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during... Read MORE...
  
  
• 1939 - September 1 - World War II begins: Germany invades Poland
  September 1, 1939
  
• 1961 - East Germany begins construction of the Berlin Wall
  
• 1989 - In response to massive protests, the East German government allows East Berliners to cross into West Berlin. The dismantling of the Berlin Wall begins shortly after.
  
• 1990 - German reunification officially completed according to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany