Revolutions of 1848 Revolutions of 1848 The Revolutions of 1848, known in some countries as the Spring of Nations, People's Spring, Springtime of the Peoples, or the Year of Revolution, were a series of political upheavals throughout Europe in 1848. It remains the most widespread revolutionary wave in European history. The revolutions were essentially democratic and liberal in nature, with the aim of removing the old monarchical structures and creating independent nation states. The revolutions spread across Europe after an initial revolution began in France in February. Over 50 countries were affected, but with no significant coordination or cooperation among their respective revolutionaries.
Footballer of the Year in Germany 1963–1991, the publication "Die Neue Fußballwoche" awarded the East German Footballer of the Year award. Footballer of the Year in Germany The title Footballer of the Year () has been awarded in Germany since 1960. In 1996 the title Women's Footballer of the Year () was awarded for the first time. Both awards are determined by a poll of German football journalists from the Association of German Sports Journalists ("Verband Deutscher Sportjournalisten") and the publication kicker. Eligible are German players abroad and players in Germany. The current titleholders are Toni Kroos from Real Madrid and Dzsenifer Marozsán from Olympique Lyonnais.