History
1989 - The New Beginning
The peaceful revolution in the last days of the GDR (the former East Germany) also affected Potsdam. The residents of the city known as both the 'City of Industry' and the 'Socialist County Capital' demonstrated in November of 1989 on behalf of the change to democracy.
1945 - From the Potsdam Conference to Socialism
On 8th May 1945 the end of hostilities was officially declared for the European Theatre of Operations in the Second World War and in July of the same year Potsdam became the focus of international publicity. The Potsdam Conference of the victorious powers forming the anti-Hitler coalition was held in the Schloss Cecilienhof.
1933 - Day of Potsdam
March 21, 1933 went down in German history as the unholy 'Day of Potsdam'. After the Reichstag fire in Berlin, Hitler used the inaugural celebrations of the newly elected Reichstag (parliament) for a message of propaganda.
1871 - The Upward Trend
After the Franco-German war of 1870-71, an economic resurgence began in Germany, which swept Potsdam along with it.
1740 - Development of the Royal Seat
Frederick II (known throughout history as Frederick the Great) converted Potsdam into an imposing royal seat. The creations from his era still define the city's image and character today.
1713 - The Garrison City
It was the Prussian king Frederick William I who developed Potsdam into a garrison city. In Prussian historical records he is known as the 'Soldier King'.
993 - From Poztupimi to the Royal Seat
Potsdam's earliest documented mention is from 3rd July 993. The thirteen year old east franconian-german king - later Emperor Otto III - made over the place Poztupimi - which can be translated as "Beneath the Oaks" - as a present to his aunt, the Abbess Mathilde of Quedlinburg.
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