Where Were You When
Where were you when..? Looking at decisive events throughout history, we create a caleidoscope of individual stories and experiences. This mosaic shows how “big” history impacts our personal lives.
Where Were You When… The Transition of 1989 Took Place in Europe?
Where were you when the transition took place in Europe in 1989? Trixi from Germany spoke to four EUSTORY organisers who share their personal stories of how they experienced the transition.
Where Were You When… the War in Ukraine Began?
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is back on the international agenda. We are looking back to the beginnings: Voices of young Ukrainians directly affected by war.
Where Were You When…the Bosnian War Began?
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the Bosnian war. In April 1992, after the Bosnian parliament declared independence from what remained of former Yugoslavia, Serb forces began to siege the city of ... (more)
Where Were You When… The Troops of the Warsaw Pact Invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968?
The 27th anniversary of the beginning of the Velvet Revolution in then Czechoslovakia on 17 November 1998 brings back memories of a less peaceful uprising in 1968. Reconsidering the past, young Europeans have been asking... (more)
Where Were You When…9/11 happened?
On September 11, 2001 a terrorist attack shook New York, the USA and the entire world: Two planes were directed into the World Trade Center in New York City killing and injuring thousands. It was a watershed moment. 9/11... (more)
Where Were You When … Tito died?
Regardless of whether they were on their way in the city, at work, at home or hanging out with friends on the playground, the vast majority of the population of the former Yugoslavia still clearly remembers where they we... (more)
