The freight train was grossly overloaded with illegal passengers. With all the cars in the tunnel, people died of carbon monoxide poisoning when the train stalled on a steep gradient. (2 March 1944)
There are 3383 births, 3950 deaths, 1122 murders, 498 disasters and 2084 other events about 5737 people in 6451 places until today.
Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar is an ongoing project since 1985 by DDV.
Friday 3rd of January 1896 (x) — Serial killer and cannibal Karl Großmann is found in farmer Bahorn's pig stye, drunk and with his trousers down. Großmann was sentenced to ten months imprisonment for bestiality.
Wednesday 4th of October 1899 (x) — Serial killer and cannibal Karl Großmann is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for assault on a minor. Großmann assaulted 10-year-old Maria Gottwald and 4-year-old Babette Burkel on 21 April 1899. Burkel died later of her injuries.
Friday 21st of April 1899 (x) — Serial killer and cannibal Karl Großmann assaults 10-year-old Maria Gottwald and 4-year-old Babette Burkel. Großmann was found nearby with blood on his hands and trousers. When taken into custody a doctor also found traces of his victim's blood on his still aroused penis. Burkel died later of her injuries.