45 Years ago: Otto Frank died in Basel.
August 19, 2026This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
Otto Frank died on August 19, 1980. He was the father of Anne Frank and played a crucial role in preserving her legacy by publishing her diary in 1947 and establishing the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel in 1963. After the war, he moved to Basel, where he continued to advocate for human rights until his death. See wikipedia for more information.
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