Benno Ohnesorg
Benno Ohnesorg was a German student and activist whose death during a protest against the Shah of Iran's visit to West Germany in 1967 became a catalyst for the German student movement and broader countercultural activism in the late 1960s. His shooting by the police marked a significant turning point in the political awareness and radicalization of students in Germany.
Born on Jan 01, 1942 (83 years old)
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Benno Ohnesorg was a student shot during a protest against the Shah's regime, marking a significant moment in the opposition.
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