Anniversary of the Week
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Anniversary of the Week
September 30th 1989: Minister Genscher opened the gates to the West for East German Refugees
35 years ago tomorrow, one of the most significant events of the end of the Cold War took place in the garden of the West German Embassy in Prague.
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September 23, 1884: birth of Josef Váchal, one of the most original Czech artists
Josef Váchal, born September 23, 1884, was a graphic artist, woodcarver, writer, and philosopher, one of the most original Czech artists and thinkers of the 20th century .
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Anniversary of the Week
1794: first porcelain produced in Klášterec nad Ohří
The manufactory was the second porcelain factory established in the Czech lands. By the late 19th century, Thun porcelain had achieved international success.
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Anniversary of the Week
September 9th 1754: Consecration of Holy Trinity Column, the Baroque pride of Olomouc
On September 9th 1754, the Baroque column of the Holy Trinity was consecrated by the bishop of Olomouc, Cardinal Ferdinand Julius Troyer.
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Radio Brno: Czech Radio celebrates 100 years of broadcasting in Moravia
September 1, 1924, saw the launch of Radio Brno – the first radio station to launch broadcasts outside of Prague.
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Anniversary of the Week
August 25, 1969: Production of Škoda 100 launched
The serial production of the new Škoda 100 model began in Mladá Boleslav on August 25, 1969.
