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The Ernst-Happel-Stadion, situated in Vienna, Austria, underwent a name change in 1992, having previously been known as Praterstadion.
Answer: True
The stadium was originally named Praterstadion and was renamed Ernst-Happel-Stadion in 1992 in honor of the Austrian footballer Ernst Happel.
The German architect Otto Ernst Schweizer is credited with the design of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Answer: True
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion was designed by the German architect Otto Ernst Schweizer.
The foundation stone for the stadium was laid in November 1928 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Answer: False
The foundation stone was laid in November 1928, but it commemorated the 10-year celebration of the Republic of Austria, not the end of World War I.
Construction of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion was completed in 23 months, spanning from 1929 to 1931.
Answer: True
The construction period for the Ernst-Happel-Stadion lasted 23 months, from 1929 to 1931.
The stadium was renamed in honor of Ernst Happel in 1992 after his death.
Answer: True
Following the passing of Ernst Happel, the stadium was renamed in his honor in 1992.
Prior to its renaming in 1992, what was the original designation of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: Praterstadion
The stadium was originally known as Praterstadion before its renaming in 1992.
Who was the architect responsible for designing the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: Otto Ernst Schweizer
The German architect Otto Ernst Schweizer was responsible for the design of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
The foundation stone for the Ernst-Happel-Stadion was laid in commemoration of which event?
Answer: The 10-year celebration of the Republic of Austria
The foundation stone was laid in November 1928 to mark the 10-year celebration of the Republic of Austria.
How long did it take to construct the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: 23 months
The construction of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion was completed in 23 months.
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion is located within the 3rd district of Vienna, identified as Leopoldstadt.
Answer: False
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion is situated in Leopoldstadt, which is the 2nd district of Vienna, not the 3rd.
For end-stage events, the Ernst-Happel-Stadion possesses a seating capacity of approximately 50,865 spectators.
Answer: True
The stadium's seating capacity is approximately 50,865 spectators when configured for end-stage events.
When configured for center-stage events, the stadium's capacity is reduced to accommodate only 50,865 spectators.
Answer: False
The capacity for center-stage events is 68,500 spectators, which is greater than the end-stage capacity of 50,865.
The record attendance at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion was established during a friendly match between Austria and Germany in 1960.
Answer: False
The record attendance of 90,726 was set on October 30, 1960, during a football match between Austria and Spain, not Germany.
A modern feature of the stadium upon its opening was its exceptionally slow spectator discharge time, taking over 15 minutes.
Answer: False
Upon its opening in 1931, the stadium was noted for its modern, rapid spectator discharge time, estimated at 7 to 8 minutes, not slow.
The stadium's initial seating capacity upon opening in 1931 was around 40,000 people.
Answer: False
The initial seating capacity upon opening in 1931 was approximately 60,000 people.
The stadium's capacity was expanded to over 92,000 people in 1956 by Theodor Schull.
Answer: True
In 1956, the stadium's capacity was expanded to 92,708 spectators under the direction of Theodor Schull.
The stadium's capacity was significantly reduced in 1975 after the expansion in 1956.
Answer: False
The stadium's capacity was reduced in 1965, not 1975, from its peak of over 92,000 established in 1956.
The playing field dimensions at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion are 105 meters by 68 meters.
Answer: True
The dimensions of the playing field are precisely 105 meters in length and 68 meters in width.
The playing surface of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion is artificial turf.
Answer: False
The playing surface at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion is lawn, not artificial turf.
In which district of Vienna is the Ernst-Happel-Stadion situated?
Answer: Leopoldstadt (2nd District)
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion is located in Leopoldstadt, which is the 2nd district of Vienna.
What is the seating capacity of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for end-stage events?
Answer: 50,865
The stadium accommodates approximately 50,865 spectators for end-stage events.
Which of the following statements regarding the stadium's capacity configurations is accurate?
Answer: The center-stage capacity is 68,500 spectators.
The capacity for center-stage events is 68,500 spectators, distinguishing it from the end-stage capacity.
What is the record attendance ever recorded at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: 90,726
The highest recorded attendance at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion is 90,726 spectators.
What was a notable modern feature of the stadium upon its opening in 1931?
Answer: A rapid spectator discharge time of 7-8 minutes
Upon its opening in 1931, the stadium was considered modern for its rapid spectator discharge time, estimated at 7 to 8 minutes.
The stadium's capacity was expanded in 1956 to accommodate how many spectators?
Answer: 92,708
The 1956 expansion increased the stadium's capacity to 92,708 spectators.
What are the dimensions of the playing field at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: 105m x 68m
The playing field dimensions are 105 meters by 68 meters.
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion is owned by the Austrian Football Association.
Answer: False
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion is owned by the City of Vienna, not the Austrian Football Association.
Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H. manages the stadium.
Answer: True
The management of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion is handled by Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
The primary tenant of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion is the German national football team.
Answer: False
The primary tenant of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion is the Austria national football team, not the German national team.
Who owns the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: The City of Vienna
Ownership of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion resides with the City of Vienna.
Which company manages the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
The management of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion is undertaken by Wiener Stadthalle Betriebs und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Who is the primary tenant of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: The Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is recognized as the primary tenant of the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
During the Nazi era (1938-1945), the stadium was primarily used for large political rallies and sporting events.
Answer: False
During the Nazi era, the stadium was utilized as a military barracks, a staging area, and a temporary prison for Jewish citizens, in addition to sporting events.
In September 1939, over a thousand Polish-born Viennese Jews were detained at the stadium and subsequently deported to the Buchenwald concentration camp.
Answer: True
Between September 11 and 13, 1939, over a thousand Polish-born Viennese Jews were detained in the stadium's corridors and subsequently deported to the Buchenwald concentration camp.
All Jewish prisoners detained at the stadium in September 1939 were eventually released or survived the war.
Answer: False
Of the 1,038 Jewish prisoners detained and deported, only a small fraction were released; the majority perished in concentration camps.
A memorial plaque commemorating the stadium's wartime history was installed in the VIP area in 2003.
Answer: True
A memorial plaque dedicated to the stadium's wartime history, specifically the detention and deportation of Jewish prisoners, was unveiled in the VIP area in 2003.
During the Anschluss period (1938-1945), the stadium was utilized as a temporary prison for Jewish citizens awaiting deportation.
Answer: True
The stadium served as a temporary detention site for Jewish citizens during the Anschluss period, prior to their deportation.
During the Nazi era (1938-1945), what was one of the primary uses of the stadium?
Answer: A temporary prison for Jewish citizens
During the Nazi era, the stadium served as a temporary prison for Jewish citizens awaiting deportation, among other uses.
In September 1939, over a thousand Polish-born Viennese Jews were detained at the stadium and subsequently deported to which concentration camp?
Answer: Buchenwald
The Jewish prisoners detained at the stadium in September 1939 were deported to the Buchenwald concentration camp.
When was a memorial plaque commemorating the stadium's wartime history unveiled?
Answer: 2003
A memorial plaque recognizing the stadium's wartime history was unveiled in 2003.
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion holds a UEFA Category 3 classification, allowing it to host some major finals.
Answer: False
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion is classified as a UEFA Category 4 stadium, the highest designation, permitting it to host major UEFA finals.
During UEFA Euro 2008, the Ernst-Happel-Stadion hosted a total of five games.
Answer: False
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion hosted seven games during UEFA Euro 2008, including three group matches, two quarter-finals, one semi-final, and the final.
The UEFA Euro 2008 Final was contested between Spain and Italy at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Answer: False
The UEFA Euro 2008 Final was contested between Spain and Germany at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Spain defeated Germany 1-0 in the UEFA Euro 2008 Final held at the stadium.
Answer: True
Spain secured victory over Germany with a 1-0 scoreline in the UEFA Euro 2008 Final hosted at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Manchester City defeated Górnik Zabrze 2-1 in the 1970 European Cup Winners' Cup Final held at the stadium.
Answer: True
The 1970 European Cup Winners' Cup Final saw Manchester City emerge victorious over Górnik Zabrze with a score of 2-1.
The stadium has hosted the UEFA Cup Final twice, in 1994 and 2004.
Answer: False
The stadium hosted the UEFA Cup Final once, in 1994. The 2004 final was the UEFA Champions League Final.
The first European Cup Final hosted at the stadium was in 1964, featuring Real Madrid and Internazionale.
Answer: True
The stadium's first European Cup Final hosting occurred in 1964, with Internazionale playing against Real Madrid.
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion has hosted events exclusively for football and athletics.
Answer: False
Beyond football and athletics, the stadium has also hosted events in cycling, tennis, boxing, swimming, motorcycle speedway, and American football.
Josef Weidinger won the European Heavyweight boxing crown at the stadium in 1950.
Answer: True
In 1950, Austrian boxer Josef Weidinger secured the European Heavyweight crown within the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
A temporary pool was constructed within the stadium for the 1995 World Aquatics Championships.
Answer: False
A temporary pool was constructed within the stadium for the 1995 European Aquatics Championships, not the World Aquatics Championships.
Motorcycle speedway events were held at the stadium until the track was demolished in the late 1970s.
Answer: False
Motorcycle speedway events were held at the stadium during the 1950s and 1960s, but the track was demolished earlier, prior to the late 1970s.
The final of the 1963 Speedway World Team Cup was hosted at the stadium.
Answer: True
The stadium served as the venue for the final of the 1963 Speedway World Team Cup.
The USA defeated Canada 50-7 in the 2011 IFAF World Championship final held at the stadium.
Answer: True
The 2011 IFAF World Championship final for American football concluded with the USA defeating Canada 50-7 at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion hosted three group matches, two quarter-finals, one semi-final, and the final during UEFA Euro 2008.
Answer: True
The stadium's role in UEFA Euro 2008 included hosting three group matches, two quarter-finals, one semi-final, and the final match, totaling seven games.
The attendance for the Euro 2008 final was recorded as 51,428 spectators.
Answer: True
The official attendance figure for the UEFA Euro 2008 Final held at the stadium was 51,428.
The semi-final match of UEFA Euro 2008 between Russia and Spain had an attendance of 43,000 spectators.
Answer: False
The semi-final match of UEFA Euro 2008 between Russia and Spain had an attendance of 51,428 spectators, the same as the final.
Ajax Amsterdam defeated Milan 1-0 in the 1995 UEFA Champions League Final held at the stadium.
Answer: True
The 1995 UEFA Champions League Final saw Ajax Amsterdam secure a 1-0 victory against Milan.
The 1987 European Cup Final saw Bayern Munich defeat Porto 2-1 at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Answer: False
In the 1987 European Cup Final, Porto defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
The stadium, then known as Praterstadion, was a venue for the 1938 European Athletics Championships.
Answer: True
The stadium, under its original name Praterstadion, served as one of the venues for the 1938 European Athletics Championships.
What is the highest UEFA classification held by the Ernst-Happel-Stadion?
Answer: Category 4
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion holds UEFA Category 4 classification, the highest designation.
How many games did the Ernst-Happel-Stadion host during UEFA Euro 2008?
Answer: 7
The Ernst-Happel-Stadion hosted a total of seven games during the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament.
Which teams played in the UEFA Euro 2008 Final held at the stadium?
Answer: Spain and Germany
The UEFA Euro 2008 Final was contested between Spain and Germany at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Which major European club final was held at the stadium on April 29, 1970?
Answer: European Cup Winners' Cup Final
The European Cup Winners' Cup Final took place at the stadium on April 29, 1970.
Besides football, which of the following sporting events has NOT been held at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion according to the source?
Answer: Ice Hockey
While athletics, swimming, and motorcycle speedway events have been held at the stadium, ice hockey is not listed as one of the sports hosted.
What significant boxing event occurred at the stadium in 1950?
Answer: Josef Weidinger winning the European Heavyweight crown
In 1950, Josef Weidinger achieved victory in the European Heavyweight boxing championship at the stadium.
The 1995 European Aquatics Championships were held in what?
Answer: A temporary pool constructed within the stadium
A temporary pool was constructed specifically within the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for the 1995 European Aquatics Championships.
What type of motorsport was popular at the stadium during the 1950s and 1960s?
Answer: Motorcycle Speedway
Motorcycle speedway events were a popular attraction at the stadium during the mid-20th century.
In the 2011 IFAF World Championship final for American football, who did the USA defeat?
Answer: Canada
The USA emerged victorious against Canada in the 2011 IFAF World Championship final for American football.
What was the result of the 1987 European Cup Final held at the stadium?
Answer: Porto 2-1 Bayern Munich
In the 1987 European Cup Final, Porto defeated Bayern Munich with a score of 2-1.
What was the stadium's role in the 1938 European Athletics Championships?
Answer: It was one of the venues.
The stadium, then known as Praterstadion, served as one of the venues for the 1938 European Athletics Championships.
Renovations for UEFA Euro 2008 cost the stadium approximately €39.6 million.
Answer: True
The renovations and upgrades undertaken in preparation for UEFA Euro 2008 amounted to approximately €39.6 million.
A pitch heating system was installed in the stadium during the summer of 2005 as part of Euro 2008 preparations.
Answer: True
As part of the preparations for Euro 2008, a pitch heating system was installed in the stadium during the summer of 2005.
A direct connection to the Vienna U-Bahn system was established for the stadium in May 2008.
Answer: True
Accessibility was enhanced with the establishment of a direct connection to the Vienna U-Bahn system in May 2008.
What was the cost of the renovations and upgrades made to the stadium in preparation for UEFA Euro 2008?
Answer: €39,600,000
The renovations and upgrades for UEFA Euro 2008 incurred a cost of approximately €39,600,000.
FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid Wien regularly play their home league matches at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion because their own stadiums are too small for UEFA competitions.
Answer: True
FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid Wien frequently utilize the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for their UEFA competition matches due to the size limitations of their respective home grounds.
Taylor Swift's concerts scheduled for August 2024 were canceled due to concerns about a potential terror plot.
Answer: True
The organizer canceled Taylor Swift's August 2024 concerts at the stadium due to fears surrounding a potential terror plot.
FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid Wien typically use the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for their domestic league matches.
Answer: False
While these clubs use the stadium for UEFA competitions, they typically play their domestic league matches at their own, smaller stadiums.
Which two Viennese football clubs often use the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for UEFA competitions?
Answer: FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid Wien
FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid Wien frequently utilize the Ernst-Happel-Stadion for their UEFA competition matches.
Which artist's concerts were canceled in August 2024 at the stadium due to a terror plot?
Answer: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's scheduled concerts in August 2024 were canceled by the organizer due to concerns related to a potential terror plot.