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Events on Monday 15 October 1917 1
1917Mata Hari executed for espionageDutch dancer shot by French firing squadMargaretha Zelle, known by her stage name Mata Hari, was convicted by French military authorities of spying for Germany and executed by firing squad outside Paris. Her trial and death made her one of the most enduring symbols of espionage in popular culture.