Czaar Peter takes measures for Dam tot Dam race Annotation: On 27 August 1959 the very first Dam tot Dam race was held. The event was an initiative of the municipalities of Amsterdam and Zaandam as a playful protest against the lack of connection between Amsterdam and Zaandam. They wanted to put pressure on the government to realise the Coentunnel quickly. The participants had to take a route from the Zaanse Dam to Amsterdam Dam, in which all possible vessels and vessels were permitted. Many prominent figures participated in the race, such as singer Teddy Scholten, poet Simon Vinkenoog and dra
Czaar Peter takes measures for Dam tot Dam race Annotation: On 27 August 1959 the very first Dam tot Dam race was held. The event was an initiative of the municipalities of Amsterdam and Zaandam as a playful protest against the lack of connection between Amsterdam and Zaandam. They wanted to put pressure on the government to realise the Coentunnel quickly. The participants had to take a route from the Zaanse Dam to Amsterdam Dam, in which all possible vessels and vessels were permitted. Many prominent figures participated in the race, such as singer Teddy Scholten, poet Simon Vinkenoog and draughtsman Opland. The young radio reporter Kees Buurman was transported by engine and helicopter and provided compelling radio reports throughout the day. Winner was the 32-year-old Wout Bruynzeel with a time of He used the speedboat of German millionaire Herbert Dinkheller from Essen. Date: August 20, 1959 Location: Noord-Holland, Zaandam Keywords: statues
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