Nosferatu the Vampyre
Directs Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht.
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1979 in Germany
Explore 12 historical events and records for Germany in 1979.
Historical records for Germany in 1979
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January
February
Death of Josef Mengele
Death of Josef Mengele
March
European Monetary System Launch
Heads the German government when the European Monetary System begins operating with the Deutsche Mark participating.
May
The Tin Drum
Directs The Tin Drum, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Treaty of Accession
Genscher signs for West Germany as Federal Foreign Minister during the Athens ceremony.
Treaty of Accession
Sigrist signs for West Germany as Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
June
First Direct European Elections
Serves as foreign minister when German voters participate in the first direct elections to the European Parliament.
Other events (month unknown)
Csernai Takes Over Bayern Coaching
Pal Csernai becomes Bayern’s head coach during a period of transition and subsequently rebuilds the team into Bundesliga title contenders.
Death in Starnberg
Marcuse died in Starnberg, West Germany, leaving a major legacy in critical theory and political philosophy.
Hrubesch Partners Keegan in Hamburg Championship
Horst Hrubesch gives Hamburger SV a powerful central attacking presence alongside Kevin Keegan as the club wins the West German Bundesliga during the 1978–79 season.
President of Germany
Appointed President of Germany
The Safety Net
Böll published Fürsorgliche Belagerung, translated as The Safety Net, examining surveillance.
How these records were prepared
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