Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 16 February 1926

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

Günther carried two 20l milk canisters filled with petrol and poured them over himself before the altar while 300 people were attending mass. He then spread his arms and let the candles ignite his robe. Two more spare canisters exploded as the floor around the altar was covered in flames.
(19 September 1978)

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BirthFactDeath (+) Tuesday 16th of February 1926 100 years, 1 months and 19 days ago
Film and stage director John Richard Schlesinger is born in Hampstead, London, Greater London, United Kingdom.