From 1933 through 1975, the neighborhood of Rheydt was an independent city; the split from München-Gladbach was arranged by Joseph Goebbels, who was born locally.
Nga viti 1933 deri në vitin 1975, lagja e Rheydt ishte një qytet i pavarur; ndarja nga München-Gladbach u rregullua nga Joseph Goebbels, i cili ka lindur në vend.