On the 19th of September, what transpired?
On September 19, 1970, several significant events took place around the world. In the United States, Victor Williams, a notable American actor, was born. Across the Atlantic, in Germany, a house occupation began in Frankfurt's Westend.
Looking back further, we find that September 19, 1955, marked the official establishment of the Federal Ministry of Defense in Germany. Theodor Blank, who had served as the head of the planning office since 1950, was the first Defense Minister. Franz Josef Strauß succeeded him and served until 1962.
In the realm of arts, two actors were born on this day. Felix Kammerer, an Austrian actor, was born in 1995, while Karin Baal, a German actress, was born in 1940.
The year 1945 saw the establishment of the states of Bavaria, Greater Hesse, and Württemberg-Baden in the American occupation zone.
Unfortunately, on September 19, 1905, Theodor Blank, a German politician, passed away.
September 19, 1985, was a tragic day for Mexico City, as an earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck, leading to an estimated death toll of up to 30,000. The event venue that had been used by tens of thousands of people was severely affected.
In 1990, September 19 was named after Albert, Igor, and Theodor as their Name Day. That same year, the Berlin Palace of the Republic was closed due to asbestos contamination.
Politically, the fifth Bundestag election was held on September 19, 1965. The CDU, led by Chancellor Ludwig Erhard, received 47.6% of the votes, while the SPD, with Willy Brandt as their top candidate, received 39.3%. Ludwig Erhard's government ended one year after this election.
Lastly, on September 19, 2009, German television journalist Eduard Zimmermann passed away.
These are but a few of the notable events that have transpired on September 19 throughout history. Each day holds its own unique story, and September 19 is no exception.
