Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 6 August 1969

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

The plane crashed into a heavily populated residential area seconds after taking off. Dozens of houses and cars were destroyed and 49 people perished on the ground. 17 passengers survived the accident. Observers reported smelling Durian fruit in the crash, leading to suggestions that the plane was overloaded with the prized fruit. The director of the airline initially denied that durian was on board but later admitted that 2,7 tonnes were loaded.
(5 September 2005)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Wednesday 6th of August 1969 56 years ago
Philosopher Theodor Adorno born as Theodor Ludwig Wiesengrund dies of heart palpitations after climbing a 3000m mountain against advice by his doctor at the age of 66 in Visp, Valais, Switzerland. Adorno was convinced that recent attacks by students were directed against his theories as well as his person and he feared that the current political situation may lead to totalitarianism.