Deaths on June 2

Benno Ohnesorg

Died on June 2, 1967

Benno Ohnesorg, German student and activist (b. 1940)

Benno Ohnesorg (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛno ˈʔoːnəzɔɐ̯k]; 15 October 1940 – 2 June 1967) was a West German university student killed by a policeman during a demonstration in West Berlin. His death spurred the growth of the left-wing German student movement.

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Events on 1967

15 Jan

Green Bay Packers
The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles. The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
28 Apr

Muhammad Ali
Vietnam War: Boxer Muhammad Ali refuses his induction into the United States Army and is subsequently stripped of his championship and license.
30 May

Nigerian Civil War
The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war.
7 Jun

Jerusalem
Six-Day War: Israeli soldiers enter Jerusalem.
2 Nov

Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war.

Deaths on June 2

Benno Ohnesorg

Died on June 2, 1967

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