Bratislava, Slovakia

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Bratislava, Slovakia

LOCATION

Official Website:
http://www.bratislava.sk/

Population:
428,672 (2001 census)

Became the capital of Slovkia, 16 January 1919.

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Ernst von Dohnányi Composer 27-Jul-1877 9-Feb-1960 Opus 25

Jaromil Jires Film Director 10-Dec-1935 24-Oct-2001 Valerie and Her Week of Wonders

Philipp Lenard Physicist 7-Jun-1862 20-May-1947 Investigations of cathode rays

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Alexander Dubcek Head of State 27-Nov-1921 7-Nov-1992 Leader of Czechoslovakia, 1968-69

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