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.

The Egger-Lohner vehicle (C.2 Phaeton), designed by Ferdinand Porsche while working for Jakob Lohner & Company, was unveiled in Vienna, Austria. This marked one of Porsche's earliest contributions to the automotive industry and showcased his early work with electric vehicles.

Ferdinand Porsche was born in Maffersdorf, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Vratislavice nad Nisou, Czech Republic). This date marks the beginning of the life of the influential automotive engineer and founder of Porsche AG.