09/06/2023 September 6, 2023. A spectator at the US Open was kicked out after chanting what used to be the lyrics of the German national anthem, but is now a reminder of the country's Nazi past.

Created in the 19th century, the "Deutschlandlied" was sullied by the Nazis. Germany decided 70 years ago it would adopt only the third verse of the original song as its national anthem.

The German anthem has a long history, dating back to the year 1797, although the music and the lyrics were not created at the same time. NFL NBA Latest News. AS USA. Log in Sign in to comment.

Germany sing the national anthem at UEFA Womens Euro 2022 Final at Wembley Stadium. Picture: Alamy ‘Deutschlandlied’, also known as ‘The Song of the Germans’, has been the national anthem of Germany ...