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The SS established the Neuengamme concentration camp on December 13, 1938.It would become the biggest concentration camp in Northwest Germany.In excess of 100,000 inmates would come through Neuengamme and its sub camps. The death toll totaled approximately 42,900: about 14,000 in the main camp, 12,800 in the subcamps, and 16,100 during the death marches. These
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I’ve written about Eddy Hamel before, but I wanted to revisit his story as we’re in the middle of the FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, with the finals set to take place in the United States — in East Rutherford, New Jersey in 2026. I hope his memory will be honored then. Eddy Hamel was
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German troops invaded the Netherlands in May 1940. The Nazi regime stayed in power in the Netherlands until May 1945. However, the Allies had already liberated the southern provinces in the autumn of 1944. Despite the occupation, life went ahead as usual for many, at least to some extent. The Nazi occupiers still allowed sporting
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The Six Nations Championship, commonly known as the Six Nations and branded as Guinness Six Nations, is an annual international rugby union competition featuring the teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. As the oldest tournament contested by the Home Nations, it holds a distinguished place in the history of the sport. The
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Statistics often make me uneasy. Stripped of context, they can be twisted to tell a misleading story—and it frequently is. Yet, there are moments when numbers, stark and raw, help us grasp the scale of events too vast for words alone. It is one of those moments. Between July 15, 1942, and September 13, 1944,
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Johan Hartog(December 26, 1939 – December 31, 1944) A winter dawn in Eindhoven’s sky,A child was born with a gentle cry.Johan Hartog, a soul so new,Unknowing of the path he’d rue. A boy whose laughter lit the air,Innocence woven in threads—so rare.Small hands reached for toys, for dreams,Eyes alight with childhood gleams. But the world
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Fortuna ’54, founded in 1954 in the city of Geleen, played a pioneering role in the history of Dutch football. The club, formed during a time when professionalism in Dutch football was still controversial, became one of the country’s first professional teams. Fortuna ’54 not only helped lay the groundwork for the development of professional
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Agnes Keleti is a name synonymous with perseverance, excellence, and an indomitable spirit. She rose to become one of the most celebrated gymnasts in history, winning 10 Olympic medals, including 5 golds. Her story is not just about athletic success; it is also about survival, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Keleti’s
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Since we are on the eve of The Olympic Games of 2024, it’s the perfect time to have a look at some slightly odd Olympic events. Art competitions were part of the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Medals were awarded in five categories (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture) for works inspired by sport-related
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Dutch football manager Rinus Michels once said, “Football is war.” The Estadio Nacional disaster was a tragic event that took place on May 24, 1964, at the Estadio Nacional in Lima, Peru. It is still the deadliest football disaster in history. Here are the key details of the disaster: On 24 May 1964, Peru hosted
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