1994 Death Andrei Tsjikatilo, Rostov Ripper, Russian mass murdered, executed 1943 Event Soviets recapture Rostov 1942 Event German troops occupy Rostov 1941 Event German troops vacate Rostov 1941 Event German troops occupy Rostov 1923 Event 2-pound hailstones kill 23 and many cattle, Rostov, Russia 1889 Birthday Efrem Zimbalist, Rostov on Don Russia, composer and violinist
