Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 6 August 1969

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Smith's final meal request was for steak and eggs with hash browns. The execution took about 22 minutes. Smith appeared to remain conscious for several of those minutes, at times appearing to shake and writhe on the gurney and pull against his restraints. This was followed by several minutes of heavy breathing, until his breathing was no longer perceptible.
(25 January 2024)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Wednesday 6th of August 1969 55 years ago
Philosopher Theodor Adorno born as Theodor Ludwig Wiesengrund dies of heart palpitations after climbing a 3000m mountain against advice by his doctor at the age of 66 in Visp, Valais, Switzerland. Adorno was convinced that recent attacks by students were directed against his theories as well as his person and he feared that the current political situation may lead to totalitarianism.