Question 186
In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which was commemorated for a long time by a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was that?
Deutsch: Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?
Answer options
- November 9
- July 20
- June 17✓ Correct answer
- May 1
Explanation
The question refers to a historical event in the early history of the GDR. In 1953, there was a popular uprising against political and economic measures taken by the state leadership. This uprising had great symbolic significance for Germany and was officially celebrated in the Federal Republic of Germany for many years as a memorial and holiday. The specific date on which this uprising took place is sought.
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