29 January 1966Luxembourg CompromiseLudwig Erhard
Leads West Germany as the Luxembourg Compromise ends the institutional crisis caused by France's empty-chair policy.
Historical records for Germany in 1966, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Leads West Germany as the Luxembourg Compromise ends the institutional crisis caused by France's empty-chair policy.
Scores Borussia Dortmund's opening goal against Liverpool in the Cup Winners' Cup final.
Scores Borussia Dortmund's extra-time winner against Liverpool.
Scores a late equalizer to take the World Cup final into extra time.
Scores West Germany's opening goal in the World Cup final.
Directs Abschied von gestern, a major New German Cinema film.
Albert Speer is released from Spandau
Appointed Chairman of the SPD group in the Bundestag
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Publication of Ende einer Dienstfahrt
Announces he does not think the time is right for Britain to join the EU
Appointed Foreign Minister
Appointed federal Finance Minister
Resigns as Chairman of the CDU, age 90
Appointed Vice Chancellor
Directs Young Torless, an important New German Cinema debut.
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