Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 5 May 1919

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

The explosion killed 186 people and injured more than 680 others, and destroyed one-third of the building. The blast destroyed or damaged 324 other buildings within a 16-block radius, shattered glass in 258 nearby buildings, and destroyed or burned 86 cars, causing an estimated 652 million dollars worth of damage. The bomb consisted of about 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) of ammonium nitrate and nitromethane.
(19 April 1995)

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There are 3347 births, 3884 deaths, 1122 murders, 492 disasters and 2018 other events about 5697 people in 6343 places until today.

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BirthFactDeath (x) Monday 5th of May 1919 105 years ago
A female torso, presumed victim of 56-year-old serial killer and cannibal Karl Großmann aka Die Bestie vom Schlesischen Bahnhof is found in Luisenstädtischer Kanal, Berlin, Berlin, Germany. On 17 May 1919 the head, pelvis and parts of meat are found in the river Spree close to Jungfernheide railway station.