1819
The PreuĂźische Staatszeitung appears for the first time and will publish news for 126 years.
1820
Due to the political goals of the gymnastics movement, gymnastics is banned in Prussia for the next 20 years.
1861
After the death of Frederick William IV, William I becomes King of Prussia.
1870
The German expressionist sculptor, graphic artist and poet Ernst Barlach is born.
1909
German Post introduces cashless payment transactions via Postcheck.
1945
Destruction of Nuremberg by Allied bombers.
1956
In the Bundeswehr, 1,000 volunteers start their first units of service.
1958
The Federal Central Register for Traffic Offenders is opened in Flensburg.
2001
The first 244 women begin their basic training with the Bundeswehr.