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It happened today: Felix Endrich's tragic death
Published: January 31, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-31This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
Felix Endrich, a prominent Swiss bobsledder from Basel, died on January 31, 1953. He was known for his achievements in the late 1940s and early 1950s, including a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics and four medals at the FIBT World Championships. Tragically, his life ended during the 1953 World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in a crash while competing in the four-man event. See wikipedia for more information.
Richard von Weizsäcker, who spent part of his childhood in Basel, died on January 31, 2015. Born in Stuttgart in 1920, he became a significant German politician, serving as President of Germany from 1984 to 1994. He is remembered for his speeches on Germany's moral responsibility and his leadership during German reunification. His early years in Basel and his aristocratic heritage influenced his commitment to reconciliation. See wikipedia for more information.
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