Arrest of Adolf Eichmann
Israeli agents kidnap Eichman in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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1960 in Austria
Explore 10 historical events and records for Austria in 1960.
Historical records for Austria in 1960
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May
Captured near Buenos Aires
Israeli agents capture Eichmann near his Argentine residence.
Mossad Operation against Eichmann
He is secretly held before removal to Israel.
Secret Transfer from Argentina
Israeli authorities prepare to prosecute him in Jerusalem.
Taken to Israel
Is secretly flown from Argentina to Israel.
Arrest of Adolf Eichmann
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces that Eichmann has been arrested
Ben-Gurion Announces Capture
Israel publicly announces that Eichmann is in custody.
Israeli Prosecution Announced
Prime Minister Ben-Gurion says he will stand trial.
Trial
The Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurian announces Eichmann will stand trial
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Final Scientific Writings
Completes some of his final scientific and philosophical writings while living in Vienna during a period of declining health.
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