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- 1687 – Birth of composer Sylvius Leopold Weiss
- 1810 – The first Oktoberfest is held in Munich
- 1891 – Birth of philosopher and Carmelite nun Edith Stein
- 1949 – The German Confederation of Trade Unions is founded