In recent years, the Irish holiday St. Patrick’s Day has gained popularity in Germany (and other countries).
The Elephant Catastrophe (Elefantenkatastrophe) happened on July 31, 1888 in Munich. During a parade for the 100th birthday of Ludwig I, eight Indian elephants got spooked and created a mass panic.
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