1924 Death Hans Thoma, painter, style reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelites, works include 'Eve in Paradise', at the Frankfurt Museum, dies in Karlsruhe, Germany, at the age of 85 1890 Event Berlioz' opera "Les Troyens," premieres in Karlsruhe 1886 Event 1st successful gasoline-driven car patented, Karl Benz, Karlsruhe
