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1962 in Austria

Explore 10 historical events and records for Austria in 1962.

Historical records for Austria in 1962

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February

President of Austria

Maleta, Alfred ยท President of Austria ยท Government / Government of Austria

Appointed President of the National Council

May

Death Sentence Upheld

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Jerusalem ยท Appellant ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

The lower court conviction and death sentence are upheld.

Supreme Court Appeal Rejected

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Jerusalem ยท Appellant ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

Israel's Supreme Court rejects his appeal.

Clemency Request Rejected

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Israel ยท Condemned Prisoner ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

His request for clemency is rejected.

Eichmann Hanged

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Ramla ยท Condemned Prisoner ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

The execution occurs at Ramla prison in Israel.

Execution at Ramla Prison

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Ramla ยท Condemned Prisoner ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

Is executed by hanging shortly before midnight.

Presidential Pardon Denied

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Israel ยท Condemned Prisoner ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

The death sentence remains in force.

June

Ashes Scattered at Sea

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Mediterranean Sea ยท Former SS Officer ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

Israeli authorities scatter the ashes beyond territorial waters.

Body Cremated

Eichmann, Adolf ยท Mediterranean Sea ยท Former SS Officer ยท Warfare / World War, 2nd

His body is cremated after the execution.

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Governor

Figl, Leopold ยท Governor of Lower Austria ยท Government / Government of Austria

Appointed Governor of Lower Austria

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