Andreas Faehlmann, Estonian-German sailor and engineer (b. 1898)
Andreas Faehlmann (27 June 1898 – 10 April 1943) was an Estonian aviation engineer and sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born in Vladivostok, Russian Empire, and died in Bremen, Germany. In 1928 he was a crew member of the Estonian boat Tutti V, which won the bronze medal in the 6 metre class. His older brother Georg was also a crew member. His great grand uncle was the notable Estonian philologist and physician Friedrich Robert Faehlmann.
1943Apr, 10
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- 11Feb
Dwight D. Eisenhower
World War II: General Dwight D. Eisenhower is selected to command the allied armies in Europe. - 30May
Auschwitz concentration camp
The Holocaust: Josef Mengele becomes chief medical officer of the Zigeunerfamilienlager (Romani family camp) at Auschwitz concentration camp. - 19Jun
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II. - 6Nov
Kiev
World War II: The Soviet Red Army recaptures Kiev. Before withdrawing, the Germans destroy most of the city's ancient buildings. - 4Dec
Josip Broz Tito
World War II: In Yugoslavia, resistance leader Marshal Josip Broz Tito proclaims a provisional democratic Yugoslav government in-exile.