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.