Frank Wedekind, German playwright, known for german playwright, died on 1918-03-09. Benjamin Franklin Wedekind (July 24, 1864 – March 9, 1918) was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes (particularly towards sex), is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.
Frank Wedekind dies
Frank Wedekind, German playwright, known for german playwright, died on 1918-03-09. Benjamin Franklin Wedekind (July 24, 1864 – March 9, 1918) was a German playwright.
Historical Significance
Frank Wedekind is German playwright.
Key People
Events Before
Sculptor Auguste Rodin (76) weds Rose Beuret
Sculptor Auguste Rodin (76) weds Rose Beuret
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [NS=Mar 3]
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [NS=Mar 3]
First jazz records are recorded: "Dixie Jazz Band One Step" and "Livery Stable Blues" by the Original Dixieland Jass Ban
First jazz records are recorded: "Dixie Jazz Band One Step" and "Livery Stable Blues" by the Original Dixieland Jass Band for the Victor Talking Machine Company in NYC
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
First major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" starts at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd [OS=Feb 18]
First jazz record is released on a 78 by the Original Dixieland Jass Band for the Victor Talking Machine Company ("Dixie
First jazz record is released on a 78 by the Original Dixieland Jass Band for the Victor Talking Machine Company ("Dixie Jazz Band One Step" on one side, "Livery Stable Blues" on the other)
Events After
Battle of Jutland: British naval commander David Beatty is promoted to full admiral
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J. D. Salinger is born
J. D. Salinger, American author, known for american author, was born on 1919-01-01.
German Workers' Party forms, precursor to the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi)
The German Workers' Party (German: Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, DAP) was an obscure far-right political party established in the Weimar Republic after World War I.
The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of US state
The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is ratified by a majority of US states
German theoretical physicist Physicist Albert Einstein (39) divorces Serbian physicist and mathematician Mileva Marić (4
German theoretical physicist Physicist Albert Einstein (39) divorces Serbian physicist and mathematician Mileva Marić (43) after 16 years of marriage
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Hank Greenberg is born
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Belgian mining law introduces a 9.5-hour workday
Belgian mining law introduces a 9.5-hour workday
First running of San Francisco's famed "Bay to Breakers" footrace (7.63 miles/12.3 km); Robert Vlught wins in 44:10
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The US Post Office begins parcel post delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 9, 1918?
- Frank Wedekind, German playwright, known for german playwright, died on 1918-03-09. Benjamin Franklin Wedekind (July 24, 1864 – March 9, 1918) was a German playwright. His work, which often criticizes bourgeois attitudes (particularly towards sex), is considered to anticipate expressionism and was influential in the development of epic theatre.
- Why is Frank Wedekind dies significant?
- Frank Wedekind is German playwright.
- Who was involved in Frank Wedekind dies?
- Key figures include Frank Wedekind (playwright).