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November 9th: Historical Events and Anniversaries
A calendar of historical events, birthdays, and death anniversaries for November 9th, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and Kristallnacht.
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- What happened in Catalonia on November 9, 2014?
- In 2014, over 80% of Catalonians voted in favor of independence from Spain in a referendum deemed illegal by the Spanish Constitutional Court.
- What significant historical event occurred on November 9, 1989?
- The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, was a pivotal event that saw the opening of border crossings between East and West Germany, allowing thousands to cross.
- Who was Holger Meins, and what is his connection to November 9, 1974?
- Holger Meins, a member of the Red Army Faction (RAF), died on November 9, 1974, in prison after a hunger strike.
- What event took place on November 9, 1938, and what was its significance?
- On November 9, 1938, Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) occurred, marking the beginning of the most severe anti-Jewish pogroms since the Nazis' rise to power in 1933.
- Name three prominent individuals who were born on November 9th, mentioning their profession.
- November 9th also marks the birthdays of notable figures such as Sven Hannawald, a German ski jumper; Dietrich Thurau, a German cyclist; and Herbert Wimmer, a German footballer.