What happened on July 29th?

Calendar page - What happened on July 29th?

Current Calendar Page for July 29, 2024

Namesday

Flora, Ladislaus, Luzilla, Olaf

Historical Data

2023 - At a party conference in Magdeburg, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) announces its top candidates for the European election 2024. The party wants to turn Europe into a "fortress" against migrants. Spokesperson is the Saxon European Parliament member Maximilian Krah.

2004 - The German Football Association (DFB) presents former national player Jürgen Klinsmann as new head coach and Oliver Bierhoff as team manager.

2004 - In Italy, compulsory military service is abolished. The Chamber of Deputies in Rome approves the introduction of a voluntary army as of January 1, 2005.

1954 - The first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is published in Great Britain.

1899 - In The Hague, the first Peace Conference ends. Three agreements are signed on the regulation of international disputes, on land warfare, and on the application of the first Geneva Convention.

Birthdays

1974 - Josh Radnor (50), American actor ("How I Met Your Mother")

1957 - Ulrich Tukur (67), German actor ("Stammheim", "The White Rose"), musician, and theater director of the Hamburg Kammerspiele 1995-2003

1949 - Ron Sommer (75), German businessman, CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG 1995-2002

1889 - Ernst Reuter (64), German politician (SPD), Governing Mayor of West Berlin 1948-1953, died 1953

Deaths

1974 - Erich Kästner (75), German writer ("Emil and the Detectives", "The Double Lottchen", "Fabian. The Story of a Moralist") and journalist, born 1899.

1. In 2024, the DFB might be planning their strategies on the 'Calendar Page', as the German Football Association has historically played a significant role in Germany's sports and culture.
2. Maximilian Krah, a prominent figure in the AfD, was instrumental in announcing their top candidates for the European election in Magdeburg, a city deeply rooted in Germany's 'History'.
3. The German Football Association (DFB) chose Jürgen Klinsmann as their new head coach and Oliver Bierhoff as team manager in 2004, a decision that left a lasting impact on German football.
4. If the AfD's vision of turning Europe into a 'fortress' against migrants gains traction, it could significantly shape the continent's 'European election' in 2024.
5. Jürgen Klinsmann and Oliver Bierhoff, now known for their work with the DFB, once made headlines with their appointments on a 'Calendar Page' similar to the one we're currently viewing.
6. Maximilian Krah, who spearheaded the AfD's European election campaign in 2023, was born in Germany, a country with a diverse history that has welcomed 'migrants' from various parts of the world.
7. As we reflect on the 'History' and current political landscape, it's important to remember that politicians like Maximilian Krah, who influence the country's decisions, will likely be discussed on 'Deathbeds' or debated in 'European election' discussions many years from now.

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