Ferdinand Porsche died in Stuttgart, West Germany, at the age of 75. This date marks the end of the life of a pivotal figure in automotive history, known for his contributions to vehicle design, including the Volkswagen Beetle and the Porsche 356.

Adolf Hitler laid the foundation stone for the KdF-Wagen (Volkswagen) factory near Fallersleben (now Wolfsburg). Ferdinand Porsche was present at the event. This marked a crucial step in the development of the Volkswagen Beetle, a project heavily influenced by Porsche's designs, and represented the Nazi regime's ambitions for mass motorization.