Events with tag - German History

October 12, 1810

First Oktoberfest in Munich

The inaugural Oktoberfest took place on October 12, 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, inviting all Munich citizens to celebrate on the fields outside the city gates, now known as Theresienwiese.

October 2, 1944

Battle of Aachen

The Battle of Aachen was a major urban battle of World War II, fought from October 2-21, 1944, marking the first capture of a major German city by American forces. The battle resulted in an American victory despite Hitler's order to defend the city to the last man.