Rotterdam history It is the city of 'no words, but deeds' and a rich history. The development of the city which was slowly, compared to cities like Dordrecht and Vlaardingen, but that is more than compensated for in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Day when a whole series of historical stories about Rotterdam. The Bellebom and the bombing of 1940 to the present time near the Art theft from the Kunsthal.
On stilts (VVD) new mayor of Rotterdam 11 January 1999 After nearly Rotterdam 50 year 'red' (PvdA) has been mayor, goes in 1999 the helm. Ivo Opstelten (VVD) is mayor of the Maasstad.
Rotterdam en masse with Norwegian spring water, Now that water from the tap is way too salty 11 November 1971 In november 1971 is the water level in the rivers so low, that seawater reaches the inlet point of the drinking water. The drinking water is becoming very salty and several companies see their chance and strike on a large scale (expensive) well water in.
Charity Contest SLM disaster finished practically empty Cockpit 20 September 1989 Charity match for the relatives of the SLM disaster Zanderij attracts little public. Met 8000 visitors, De Kuip very empty impression. It is also collected very little money.
Cityhopper Rotterdam killed in Moerdijk 6 October 1981 ZEVENBERGEN - A Cityhopper NLM which was en route from Rotterdam to Eindhoven crashed at ...
On stilts (VVD) new mayor of Rotterdam 11 January 1999 After nearly Rotterdam 50 year 'red' (PvdA) has been mayor, goes in 1999 the helm. Ivo Opstelten (VVD) is mayor of the Maasstad.
Students occupy church of Rotterdam church demolition 17 January 1972 ROTTERDAM - The protest against the demolition of the Queen Church in Rotterdam reaches a new high. Ten...
Horse tram (RTM) now also runs in Rotterdam 1 June 1879 Rotterdam has since 1 juni 1879 a horse tram, from the Jonker Fransstraat to the Gedempte Binnenrotte. Operator RTM will later become what is now the RET.
Erasmus Bridge closed due to vibrations in the bridge 4 November 1996 Op 4 november 1996 wordt de Erasmusbrug in Rotterdam afgesloten, omdat de brug trilt onder bepaalde weersomstandigheden.
Fire on board ship in Charlois; 4 doden 29 January 1897 Als aan boord van de SS Teutonia op 29 januari 1897 bij werkzaamheden in Rotterdam-Charlois brand uitbreekt, komen vier mensen om het leven.
Rotterdam City Council sees nothing in place for "hideous."’ image of "Gnome Buttplug’ 6 March 2003 The municipality of Rotterdam wants to come in 2003 place the statue of the gnome Buttplug in the public outdoor space, but many Rotterdammers find the image offensive.
Rotterdam first victim of RSV submarine affair; no more Chinese ships to Rotterdam docks 20 January 1981 As the Dutch government in 1980 decides to allow the construction of two submarines for Taiwan, China is not happy with that. And the consequences are dire.
Dead in plane crash Waalhaven 28 September 1928 Op 24 juli 1928 Fokker apparatus increases for a flight to from airfield. But a fall wind drops the phone and hit the mast of a ship. The bulk of the water; One passenger is killed.
Bep van Klaveren (48) boxing last match 19 March 1956 At the age of 48, Bep van Klaveren is boxing 19 maart 1956 his last match. Unfortunately, he has to give up with an injury.
Dozens of arrests at first 'Provo happening’ in Rotterdam 14 May 1966 ROTTERDAM - In Rotterdam this evening at the first event in the city of Provo 33 arrested youths. The meeting...
Rotterdam en masse with Norwegian spring water, Now that water from the tap is way too salty 11 November 1971 In november 1971 is the water level in the rivers so low, that seawater reaches the inlet point of the drinking water. The drinking water is becoming very salty and several companies see their chance and strike on a large scale (expensive) well water in.
