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  Erich Honecker Visits the Federal Republic of Germany (Sept. 7-11, 1987)

  On September 7, 1987 Erich Honecker arrives in the Federal Republic for a visit. It is the first and last time that a head of state from the GDR… More…

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  50th Anniversary of the European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt (Sept 8, 1967)

  On September 8, 2017 the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt celebrates its 50th anniversary. ESOC is in charge of overseeing the… More…

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  Opening of the Berlin Congress Center (Sept. 18, 1957)

  On September 19, 1957 the US-American government presents the city of Berlin with the congress center, which had been built within just one year. The… More…