What Happened This Year 1880

Born in 1880

Adam Czerniaków

Polish engineer and politician
Born
1880 145 years ago
Died
July 23rd, 1942 82 years ago — 62 years old

An engineer and politician, played a significant role in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Served as the head of the Jewish Council in Warsaw, managing the difficult conditions and crises faced by the Jewish community under Nazi occupation. Attempted to negotiate for better living conditions and supplies for the Jewish residents amid the horrors of the Holocaust. Documented the challenges faced by the community and made efforts to provide assistance. Ultimately took his own life in 1942 as the situation deteriorated.

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Ernest Graves Sr.

American football player and coach
Born
1880 145 years ago
Died
June 9th, 1953 72 years ago — 73 years old

Played American football as a player and served as a coach following his playing career. Contributed to the development of the sport through coaching roles in various teams. Served as a general in the military, with a career that spanned both football and military leadership. Passed away in 1953.

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