Arrest of Andraes Baader
The leader of a "Red Army faction", arrested
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1970 in Germany
Explore 89 historical events and records for Germany in 1970.
Historical records for Germany in 1970
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April
Luxembourg Budget Treaty
Heads the German government when the Luxembourg Treaty expands the European Parliament's budgetary powers.
May
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Meinhof & Mahler shoot their way into the Social Affairs Institute & release Baader. In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Arrest of Andreas Baader
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang". Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Baader-Meinhof Gang
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others. Foundation of the Baader-Meinhof Group
Red Army Faction
One person was shot is shot during baaders release, this is the beginning of the gangs violent crimes, and the RAF, Ensslin becomes one of the most wanted people in Germany
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Springer Press
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
June
Red Army Faction
The German Press Agency receive a communique claiming credit for securing Baaders release from prison written by Ulrike Meinhof, the communique is the first time that the group uses the term "Red Army," which becomes "Red Army Faction"
Red Army Faction
Half of the group sneaks into East Berlin, and then heads to the Jordan desert to a Palestinian training camp, to be followed by the rest of the group a week later.
Red Army Faction
The RAF learn how to shoot guns, throw grenades, and thoroughly annoy their Palestinian hosts.
Red Army Faction
after two months the Palestinians are sick of their disrespectful German guests and send them on a plane out of Jordan, they return to Berlin.
Semi-Final with Injured Shoulder
Completes the semi-final against Italy with his injured shoulder strapped to his body.
Ten-Goal Mexico Campaign
Scores ten goals for West Germany to finish as the leading scorer in Mexico.
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Leads the European Golden Shoe scoring standings with 38 goals for Bayern Munich. His contribution stands out for setting the pace among Europe’s top-division scorers.
PLO
The RAF learn how to shoot guns, throw grenades, and thoroughly annoy their Palestinian hosts, after two months the Palestinians are sick of their disrespectful German guests and send them on a plane out of Jordan, they return to Berlin
Red Army Faction
The RAF learn how to shoot guns, throw grenades, and thoroughly annoy their Palestinian hosts, after two months the Palestinians are sick of their disrespectful German guests and send them on a plane out of Jordan, they return to Berlin
July
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with 10 goals for Germany. The campaign is particularly remembered for his remarkable ten-goal campaign for West Germany in Mexico.
September
Red Army Faction
Once Baader escaped, the three, along with Ulrike Meinhof, commit a series of bank robberies. Mahler conceives of an audacious plan to rob four Berlin banks simultaneously
October
Arrest of Brigitte Asdonk
Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
Arrest of Horst Mahler
Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
Arrest of Irene Goergens
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens
Arrest of Monika Berberich
Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
Red Army Faction
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens. Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
Red Army Faction
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens
Red Army Faction
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens
The American Soldier
Directs The American Soldier.
Red Army Faction
The surviving groups members meet up, and with Mahler under arrest, there is little doubt that Baader is in control
Red Army Faction
The surviving groups members meet up, and with Mahler under arrest, there is little doubt that Baader is in control
Davignon Report
Supports adoption of the Davignon Report establishing a framework for European Political Cooperation among the member states.
Exile of Horst Mahler
Escapes to Jordan and trains in guerrilla tactics with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
PLO
Escapes to Jordan and trains in guerrilla tactics with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Red Army Faction
Jan-Carl Raspe and his girlfriend Marianne Herzog join, as does Ali Jansen
Red Army Faction
Jan-Carl Raspe and his girlfriend Marianne Herzog join, as does Ali Jansen
Red Army Faction
Escapes to Jordan and trains in guerrilla tactics with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
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