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Chemical waste under the Poisonous District of De Staart in Dordrecht

17 September 1981

In september 1981 it becomes clear that the De Staart district in Dordrecht is partly built on toxic sludge from the Rotterdam port. A new poison scandal is born.

World Allround Speed Skating Championships after one day passed for Greek-Rotterdam public favorite Patsoulas after disqualification

11 February 1989

At the World Championship Distances in Oslo 11 februari 1989 a Greek participates for the first time: Loukas Pastoulas. He comes from Rotterdam and is by far the last.

Thick layer of oil covered beaches of Zeeland and South Holland

8 January 1988

OUDDORP - A large part of the North Sea is now covered with a thick layer of oil. The messages come out ...

V-1 at Spijkenisse very difficult job for bomb experts

29 May 1980

Dismantling a World War II V1 bomb is a simple task for the EOD, maar in 1980 in Spijkenisse it was far from easy.

Gorcumse spiritual suspended by Watergeuzen

9 July 1572

BRIELLE - A rebel group has slain in Brielle nineteen Roman Catholic clergy. The victims ...

High water also leads to evacuation Gorinchem-Oost and Dalem

30 January 1995

30-01-1995: IJssels mayor of Gorinchem announced that Dalem Gorinchem and East must be evacuated because of high water levels. Living in the area around 9.500 mensen.

Brand new Ajax player Wim Jansen eliminated on debut by ice ball in the face

8 December 1980

In the match Feyenoord - Ajax gets brand new Ajax player Wim Jansen thrown an ice ball in his face, from the stands. His debut therefore did not last longer than 18 minuten.

Workers first flat of the Netherlands inaugurated in Rotterdam

1 May 1934

Op 1 mei 1934 attract the first residents of the Bergpolderflat, the first gallery apartment in the Netherlands, do not enter their home. It is an example for much more construction that follows in the Netherlands.