History Thread for “berlin”

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April 4, 2026 Politics

Hartmut Ebbing faces abuse allegations

Hartmut Ebbing, a former member of the German Bundestag representing the Free Democratic Party and a former treasurer of the German-Israeli Society, is facing legal proceedings in Germany...

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November 9, 1989 Breaking

Fall of the Berlin Wall

Brandenburg Gate · Berlin · Germany

The Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked a pivotal moment in world history, symbolizing the collapse of the Cold War division between East and West Germany. The Berlin Wall...

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May 10, 1945 Wars & Conflicts

Allied Bombing of German Cities in World War II and Its Impact on Civilians and Infrastructure

Berlin · Germany

During World War II (1939–1945), the Allied forces of the United States and the United Kingdom carried out a widespread strategic bombing campaign against German cities. The campaign targ...

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May 6, 1933 Breaking

Transgender Activism in Germany and Its Suppression by the Nazis

In early 20th century Germany, Berlin was a center for sexual reform and research. Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld (1868–1935), physician and sexologist, a German Jewish doctor, founded the Institu...

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January 30, 1933 Politics

Financial backers of Hitler in 1933

Berlin · Germany

Financial backers of Hitler in 1933 In early 1933, Adolf Hitler received financial support from multiple sources as he rose to power in Germany. Major contributions came from industriali...

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November 15, 1923 Finance

Before Hitler: How Big Banks and Financiers Profited from High Interest Rates

Before Hitler rose to power, major banks and financiers profited from high interest rates in Germany. During the Weimar Republic, government bonds often carried 6-10% nominal rates. Banks...

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May 15, 1897 Politics

Early rights group founded in Berlin

The Wissenschaftlich-humanitäres Komitee, widely recognized as the first organization advocating for the rights of homosexual individuals, was established in Berlin in May 1897. The group...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Berlin Gambles That Britain Can Be Defeated Before America Matters

December 1916–January 1917 — German naval and military leaders conclude that unrestricted submarine warfare may force Britain out of the war. They understand that the policy may provoke A...

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Hartmut Ebbing faces abuse allegations

Fall of the Berlin Wall

Allied Bombing of German Cities in World War II and Its Impact on Civilians and Infrastructure

Transgender Activism in Germany and Its Suppression by the Nazis

Financial backers of Hitler in 1933

Before Hitler: How Big Banks and Financiers Profited from High Interest Rates

Early rights group founded in Berlin

Berlin Gambles That Britain Can Be Defeated Before America Matters

Battle of Berlin Begins

Battle of the Seelow Heights

Beer Hall Putsch

Berlin Surrenders

Britain Enters the War

Germany Declares War on Russia

Germany Gains Czechoslovakia's Strategic Defenses

Germany Gives Austria-Hungary the 'Blank Cheque'

Germany Occupies Prague

Gotthard Heinrici

Hitler Commits Suicide

Hitler Commits Suicide

Ivan Konev

Kapp Putsch

Pact of Steel

Potsdam Conference Begins

Reichstag Fire

Russia Orders General Mobilization

Soviet Artillery Concentrates Against Berlin

Vistula-Oder Offensive

Wannsee Conference