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  Gerhart Hauptmann’s 160th Birthday (* 15.11.1862)

  Gerhart Hauptmann was one of the most important German playwrights on the threshold of the 20th century and one of the most important representatives… More…

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  Boris Becker’s 55th Birthday (* November 22, 1967)

  He is one of the all-time superstars of German sports and one of the greatest tennis players of all time: Boris Becker. Like few other people, he… More…

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  Hans Scharoun’s 50th Death Anniversary († November 25, 1972)

  He is one of the great German architects of the 20th century and one of the most important representatives of organic building: Hans Scharoun. Born… More…