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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Feb 27, 2024, 09:32 AM Feb 2024

On this day, February 27, 1933, the Reichstag was set on fire.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_27

• 1933 – Reichstag fire: Germany's parliament building in Berlin, the Reichstag, is set on fire; Marinus van der Lubbe, a young Dutch Communist claims responsibility.
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On this day, February 27, 1933, the Reichstag was set on fire. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2024 OP
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