Fritz Löhner-Beda, Jewish Austrian librettist, lyricist and writer (b. 1883)
Fritz Löhner-Beda (24 June 1883 – 4 December 1942), born Bedřich Löwy, was an Austrian librettist, lyricist and writer. Once nearly forgotten, many of his songs and tunes remain popular today. He was murdered in Auschwitz III Monowitz concentration camp.
1942Dec, 4
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World War II: Thailand declares war on the United States and United Kingdom. - 26Jan
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World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe landing in Northern Ireland. - 8Mar
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World War II: Imperial Japanese Army forces captured Rangoon, Burma from British. - 10Jul
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Diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and the Soviet Union are established. - 25Sep
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World War II: Swiss Police instruction dictates that "Under current practice ... refugees on the grounds of race alone are not political refugees", effectively denying entry to Jews trying to flee occupied Europe during the Holocaust.