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The flight was hijacked by recently been demoted ranger Le Duc Tan, holding two grenades. Even though the exact cause remains unclear it has been speculated that the hijacker caused the crash by setting off his grenades after the pilots refused to give in to his demands.
(15 September 1974)

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Visp, Valais, Switzerland.

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Wednesday 6th of August 1969 (-) — Philosopher Theodor Adorno dies of heart palpitations after climbing a 3000m mountain against advice by his doctor.
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.