1944 Death Ernst Thalmann, German communist, dies in Buchenwald 1944 Death Ernst "Teddy" Thalmann, leader of German KPD, dies 1933 Event German presidential candidate Earnest Thalmann (KPD) arrested 1925 Event Earnest Thalmann becomes chairman of German KPD 1886 Birthday Ernst Thalmann, German communist presidential candidate
