Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Shooting on Dam Square Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
1. Shooting on Dam Square Memorial Marker
van de burgers
die 7 mei 1945
op de Dam gevallen zijn
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 52° 22.359′ N, 4° 53.516′ E. Memorial is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is at the intersection of Dam and Kalverstraat, on the left when traveling west on Dam. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Dam 16, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 NP, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bier was hier / Beer was here (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miklσs Tσtfalusi Kis (about 180 meters away); Memorial Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 282 (about 210 meters away); Argus (about 210 meters away); Prinsenschool (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Gerbrant Brederode (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gerrit van Arkel (1858-1918) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Casparus Commelin (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
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1. 1945 shooting on Dam square, Amsterdam (Wikipedia). Overview:
The 1945 shooting on Dam square took place during the liberation of Amsterdam on 7 May 1945, in the last days of World War II in Europe. German soldiers fired machine guns into a large crowd gathered on Dam square to celebrate the end of the war, killing over 30 people.(Submitted on June 10, 2025.)
2. Shooting on Dam Square (Anne Frank House). Overview:
On 7 May 1945, the people of Amsterdam were celebrating on Dam Square. The atmosphere was ecstatic, because the Netherlands had been liberated two days before. All of a sudden, they heard the sound of shots being fired. The celebrating crowd was under attack from German soldiers. They were firing into the crowds from the balcony of de Groote Club', a building next to the Royal Palace. When the shooting stopped, 32 people were dead and over one hundred were injured.(Submitted on June 10, 2025.)
3. Shooting on Dam Square (Stichting Memorial voor Damslachtoffers 7 mei 1945). Website dedicated to commemorating the event in full detail detail. This introductory page is in English, but one may acccess Dutch and German versions as well. (Submitted on June 10, 2025.)
4. The Shooting on Dam Square - Tragedy on May 7, 1945 - History Hustle (YouTube, 4:58)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 20, 2025
2. Shooting on Dam Square Memorial - wide view
Additional keywords. Gedenkplaat
courtesy National Archives and Records Administration - Harry S. Truman Library, May 7, 1945
3. Aerial view of Dam Square in Amsterdam
Photo of crowds gathering on the Dam Square at some point that day prior to the shooting. The Germans opened fire from their position in the Groote Club, the building with the white cupola visible at the very bottom of the picture (and upon which the memorial plaque is attached).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
