- On the 1st of September, what transpired?
Today's Page for September 1, 2024
Name Days
Aegidius, Verena
Historical Occurrences
2023 - If you're planning to register your automobile or motorbike, there's no need to visit the office. The government's digitalization law now enables online vehicle registration processing. Your certificate and stamps will be delivered via mail within a 10-day timeframe.
2004 - In the North Ossetian town of Beslan, a group of 32 heavily-armed individuals seized a school, capturing approximately 1100 hostages. Two days later, during a rescue attempt by the security forces, over 360 people perished, including 186 children and 31 attackers.
1969 - The altered Section 175 of Germany's Criminal Code, passed by the social-liberal administration, comes into effect. Intimate acts between adult men above 21 years old no longer carry any legal punishment. Section 175 is abolished entirely in 1994.
1949 - The German Press Agency (dpa) commences broadcast in Hamburg.
1939 - The commencement of World War II marks the invasion of Poland by Germany.
Birthdays
1989 - Bill and Tom Kaulitz (35), renowned German musicians and frontmen of the band Tokio Hotel ("Through the Monsoon")
1954 - Filip Vujanovic (70), distinguished Montenegrin politician, serving as President 2003-2018
1939 - Lily Tomlin (85), acclaimed American actress ("Big Business", "Grace and Frankie")
1854 - Engelbert Humperdinck, celebrated German composer (opera "Hansel and Gretel"), passed away 1921
Departures
2014 - Gottfried John, accomplished German actor ("James Bond 007 - Goldeneye", "Berlin Alexanderplatz"), born 1942
On September 1, 2024, if you plan to purchase a new car, you might want to consider the convenience of online vehicle registration, as the government's digitalization law now makes this process possible. Alternatively, you could take a leisurely drive in your existing car to appreciate the beautiful landscapes, perhaps visiting historical sites like Beslan, where you can reflect on significant events from the past.
