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Dec 15, 2021

🚨Adolf Eichmann Sentenced to Death

Dec. 15, 1961 - In Israel today, Adolf Eichmann was sentenced to death by hanging for his role in the killing of 6,000,000 Jews during...

Dec 14, 2021

Movies: World Premiere of "Judgment at Nuremberg" Held in Berlin

Dec. 14, 1961 - An Berlin audience viewed the world premiére of the American film, “Judgment at Nuremberg.” A capacity audience of 1,200...

Dec 12, 2021

West German Media Approve Eichmann Verdict

Dec. 12, 1961 - West German newspapers were unanimous today in approving the verdict against Adolf Eichmann (pictured in 1942) by an...

Dec 11, 2021

Eichmann Likely To Be Hanged

Dec. 11, 1961 - Israeli judges rejected one by one today the arguments that Adolf Eichmann hoped would gain some mitigation of sentence...

Dec 10, 2021

Eichmann Convicted in Jerusalem

Dec. 10, 1961 - Adolf Eichmann was convicted in a Jerusalem court this morning of crimes against the Jewish people, crimes against...

Oct 14, 2021

Eichmann Writes Memoirs while Awaiting Verdict in Jerusalem

Oct. 14, 1961 - In his heavily guarded cell in Israel, Adolf Eichmann is racing against time to complete a book. The former Nazi is...