German revolutions of 1848–49 used on today's national flag of Germany as a symbol of the Republican movement and of the unity among the German-speaking people. Activism for liberal reforms spread through many of the German states, each of which had distinct revolutions. They were also inspired by the street demonstrations of workers and artisans led in Paris, France, from February 22 through 24, 1848, which resulted in the abdication by King Louis-Philippe of France and his exile in Britain. In France the revolution of 1848 became known as the February Revolution. The revolutions spread from France across Europe; they erupted soon thereafter in
Goal of the Year (Germany) votes wins. Parallel to this, the 10 annual winners may participate in the "Goal of the Decade Award", and in 1999, the "Goal of the Decade" of the 70s, 80s and 90s squared off for the "Goal of the Century Award", see above. Goal of the Year (Germany) The Goal of the Year in Germany is, like the "Goal of the Month" (), the "Goal of the Decade" and "Goal of the Century", an individual soccer award selected by spectators of the "Sportschau" (ARD German TV), among spectacular or important soccer goals scored in or for Germany. Klaus Fischer won