On this day in 1960, the German government passes the "Law Concerning the Transfer of the Share Rights in Volkswagenwerk Limited Liability Company into Private Hands," known informally as the "Volkswagen Law."

Read more here:  http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-passes-controversial-volkswagen-law

Russ - can you add this to the VW History on our home page?