Kristallnacht
A series of coordinated attacks against Jewish people and property across Nazi Germany and Austria, marking an escalation of persecution.
Discover 4 historical moments on November 9 — 2 events, 1 birthdays, and 1 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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A series of coordinated attacks against Jewish people and property across Nazi Germany and Austria, marking an escalation of persecution.
The Berlin Wall falls as East Germany opens its borders, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the beginning of German reunification.
Russian novelist Ivan Turgenev is born. He is known for Fathers and Sons and his influence on Russian literature.
Former French President Charles de Gaulle dies at age 79 in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises.
November 9 is home to 4 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 2 notable events, 1 famous birthdays, and 1 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1938 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on November 9: Kristallnacht (1938), Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). View all events →
Notable figures born on November 9 include Ivan Turgenev. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on November 9 include Charles de Gaulle. View all →
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