Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall falls as East Germany opens its borders, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the beginning of German reunification.
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Piero the Unfortunate of the de' Medici family, ruler of Florence, loses power and flees the state
Piero the Unfortunate of the de' Medici family, ruler of Florence, loses power and flees the state
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and last Tokugawa Shogun in Japan, resigns due to intense political pressure from pro-imper
Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and last Tokugawa Shogun in Japan, resigns due to intense political pressure from pro-imperial factions
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declares a holy war against Iran
Saddam Hussein (28 April 1937 – 30 December 2006) was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the president of Iraq from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the United States-led...
East Berlin opens its borders at the Bornholmer Strasse crossing when thousands arrive after East German government offi
East Berlin opens its borders at the Bornholmer Strasse crossing when thousands arrive after East German government official Günter Schabowski mistakenly announces that restrictions on travel to the West will be lifted "immediately, without delay"
Darmstadtium, chemical element 110, is discovered at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research near Darmstadt, Germany
Darmstadtium is a synthetic chemical element; it has symbol Ds and atomic number 110.
Brokerage houses are ordered to pay $1.03 billion to NASDAQ investors to compensate for price-fixing, the largest civil
Brokerage houses are ordered to pay $1.03 billion to NASDAQ investors to compensate for price-fixing, the largest civil settlement in US history
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from their phase 3 trial involving nearly 44,000 people
Wes Craven's horror film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" premieres in the US
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye.
First performance of the New York Symphony Orchestra, led by Leopold Damrosch; the group competes with the New York Phil
First performance of the New York Symphony Orchestra, led by Leopold Damrosch; the group competes with the New York Philharmonic until merging in 1928
Russia's Garry Kasparov, at 22, becomes the youngest World Chess Champion with a 13-11 win over fellow countryman Anatol
Russia's Garry Kasparov, at 22, becomes the youngest World Chess Champion with a 13-11 win over fellow countryman Anatoly Karpov
Tsarevich Alexander of Russia (later Alexander III) marries Princess Dagmar of Denmark at the Grand Church of the Winter
Tsarevich Alexander of Russia (later Alexander III) marries Princess Dagmar of Denmark at the Grand Church of the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg
"Wizard of Oz" author L. Frank Baum (26) weds producer Maud Gage (21) at Gage's family home in Fayetteville, New York
"Wizard of Oz" author L. Frank Baum (26) weds producer Maud Gage (21) at Gage's family home in Fayetteville, New York
Anna Mary Robertson (27), later to become painter known as Grandma Moses, weds Thomas Salmon Moses in New York
Anna Mary Robertson (27), later to become painter known as Grandma Moses, weds Thomas Salmon Moses in New York
Actress Gloria Swanson (32) divorces aristocrat Henri de la Falaise (33) after 6 years of marriage
Actress Gloria Swanson (32) divorces aristocrat Henri de la Falaise (33) after 6 years of marriage
Serial killer John Wayne Gacy (26) divorces first wife Marlynn Myers after 4 years of marriage
John Wayne Gacy (March 17, 1942 – May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer and sex offender who raped, tortured and murdered at least thirty-three young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 in...
Hotel heiress and fashion model Nicky Hilton (21) divorces businessman Todd Andrew Meister (33) due to bi-coastal relati
Hotel heiress and fashion model Nicky Hilton (21) divorces businessman Todd Andrew Meister (33) due to bi-coastal relationship after nearly 3 months of marriage
Visigothic King Egica of Hispania opens the Seventeenth Council of Toledo, will decree Jews be deprived of their propert
Visigothic King Egica of Hispania opens the Seventeenth Council of Toledo, will decree Jews be deprived of their property (not really enforced)
Pope Martinus IV excommunicates king Pedro III of Aragon
Pope Martinus IV excommunicates king Pedro III of Aragon
Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf
The Battle of Gammelsdorf (German: Schlacht von Gammelsdorf) took place in November 1313. The cause of the skirmish was the guardianship of the underage duke of Lower Bavaria.
Battle of Posada, Wallachian voievode Basarab I defeats the Hungarian army in an ambush
Battle of Posada, Wallachian voievode Basarab I defeats the Hungarian army in an ambush
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
Catholic uprising under the Dukes of Northumberland & Westmoreland
Catholic uprising under the Dukes of Northumberland & Westmoreland
Spanish troops land in Ireland
Spanish troops land in Ireland
Hungarian parliament promises protestants freedom of religion
Freedom of religion or religious liberty, also known as freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest...
Pope Innocent XII orders the city of Cervia to be rebuilt in a safer location in northern Italy
Pope Innocent XII orders the city of Cervia to be rebuilt in a safer location in northern Italy
Rabbi Yehuda Hasid synagogue set afire
Rabbi Yehuda Hasid synagogue set afire
Spain, France & Britain sign Treaty of Seville
The Treaty of Seville was signed on 9 November 1729 between Britain, France, and Spain, formally ending the 1727–1729 Anglo-Spanish War; the Dutch Republic joined the Treaty on 29 November. However,...
Mary Campbell, a captive of the Lenape during the French and Indian War, is handed over to forces commanded by Colonel H
Mary Campbell, a captive of the Lenape during the French and Indian War, is handed over to forces commanded by Colonel Henry Bouquet
Russian troops occupy Warsaw
The Warsaw Uprising of 1794 or Warsaw Insurrection (Polish: insurekcja warszawska) was an armed insurrection by the people of Warsaw early in the Kościuszko Uprising.
Karol Kurpiński's opera "Lucifer's Palace" premieres at the Warsaw Opera
Karol Kurpiński's opera "Lucifer's Palace" premieres at the Warsaw Opera
1st US pharmacy college holds 1st classes, Philadelphia
1st US pharmacy college holds 1st classes, Philadelphia
First US design patent for typefaces and borders is issued to George Bruce of New York City
First US design patent for typefaces and borders is issued to George Bruce of New York City
Post office at Clay & Pike opens, 1st in San Francisco
Post office at Clay & Pike opens, 1st in San Francisco
Kentucky marshals abduct abolitionist minister Calvin Fairbank from Jeffersonville, Indiana, and take him to Kentucky to
Kentucky marshals abduct abolitionist minister Calvin Fairbank from Jeffersonville, Indiana, and take him to Kentucky to stand trial for helping a slave escape
Origin of Carrington rotation numbers, a system for numbering the Sun's rotations, created by atronomer Richard Carringt
Origin of Carrington rotation numbers, a system for numbering the Sun's rotations, created by atronomer Richard Carrington
Atlantic Monthly magazine 1st published
Atlantic Monthly magazine 1st published
First documented Canadian football game is held at the University of Toronto
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.
First export of goods from Burrard Inlet, British Columbia, to a foreign country
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged...
The Great Boston Fire of 1872. Close to 1,000 buildings destroyed
The Great Boston Fire of 1872. Close to 1,000 buildings destroyed
American Chemical Society chartered in NY
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry.
Edward Jakobowski's opera "Ermine" premieres in London at the Comedy Theatre
Edward Jakobowski's opera "Ermine" premieres in London at the Comedy Theatre
Jack the Ripper's fifth and probably last victim, Mary Jane Kelly, is found on her bed
Jack the Ripper's fifth and probably last victim, Mary Jane Kelly, is found on her bed
China has resumed nominal control of Manchuria, but in a secret agreement the Chinese governor of Manchuria grants Russi
China has resumed nominal control of Manchuria, but in a secret agreement the Chinese governor of Manchuria grants Russia such rights as keeping troops along the railroad lines and controlling civil administration
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
First airplane flight to last more than 5 minutes, when Wilbur Wright flies the Wright Flyer II for 5 minutes and 4 seco
First airplane flight to last more than 5 minutes, when Wilbur Wright flies the Wright Flyer II for 5 minutes and 4 seconds, covering 2.75 miles (4.4 km)
Swedish mine workers win 5 month strike for minimum wages
The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), whose members are nicknamed "Wobblies", is an international labor union founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 1905.
Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club 1st game, loses to Calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club 26-5 at Edmonton Exhibition Grounds
Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club was an early Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. The team was founded in 1907 as the Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club.
Ferenc Molnàr's play "Farkas" premieres in Budapest
Ferenc Molnàr's play "Farkas" premieres in Budapest
Storm "Freshwater Fury" sinks 8 ore-carriers on Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Storm of 1913, historically referred to as the Big Blow, the Freshwater Fury and the White Hurricane, was a blizzard with hurricane-force winds that devastated the Great Lakes Basin...
Off Cocos Island, near Sumatra, the Australian cruiser 'Sydney' sinks German cruiser 'Emden', which has been attacking s
Off Cocos Island, near Sumatra, the Australian cruiser 'Sydney' sinks German cruiser 'Emden', which has been attacking ships in the Pacific
Ammunitions ship explodes at Bakaritsa harbour, near Archangel, Soviet Union, approx. 600 killed, 800 injured (OS 26 Oct
Ammunitions ship explodes at Bakaritsa harbour, near Archangel, Soviet Union, approx. 600 killed, 800 injured (OS 26 Oct)
German NSDAP (Nazi party) forms Schutzstaffel (SS)
The Schutzstaffel was a major paramilitary organisation under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany, and later throughout German-occupied Europe during World War II. It began with a small...
Pastor of Have begins blessing of motorcars and motors
Pastor of Have begins blessing of motorcars and motors
First nonstop airplane flight from New York to Panama, piloted by Roy W. Ammel
First nonstop airplane flight from New York to Panama, piloted by Roy W. Ammel
Hurricane storm wave sweeps over Santa Cruz del Sur Cuba kills 2,500
Hurricane storm wave sweeps over Santa Cruz del Sur Cuba kills 2,500
Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) labor union forms
The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was a federation of unions that organized workers in industrial unions in the United States and Canada from 1935 to 1955.
Albanian government of Frasheri falls
Albanian government of Frasheri falls
Japanese army conquers Shanghai
The Battle of Shanghai (traditional Chinese: 淞滬會戰; simplified Chinese: 淞沪会战; pinyin: Sōng hù huìzhàn) was a major battle fought between the Empire of Japan and the Republic of China in the Chinese...
Al Capp, cartoonist of Li'l Abner, creates Sadie Hawkins Day
Li'l Abner was a satirical American comic strip that appeared in multiple newspapers in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe.
Nobel Prize for physics awarded to American Ernest Lawrence for his invention of the cyclotron
A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator invented by Ernest Lawrence in 1929–1930 at the University of California, Berkeley, and patented in 1932.
Hitler threatens Clemens August, Graf von Galen and Bishop of Münster
Clemens Augustinus Emmanuel Joseph Pius Anthonius Hubertus Marie Graf von Galen (16 March 1878 – 22 March 1946), better known as Clemens August Graf von Galen, was a German count, Bishop of Münster,...
German occupiers install Erik Scavenius as Danish premier
German occupiers install Erik Scavenius as Danish premier
Red Cross wins Nobel peace prize
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, an international peace prize established according to Alfred Nobel's will.
Costa Rica adopts Constitution
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America.
Boston Brave Sam Jethroe wins NL Rookie of Year
Boston Brave Sam Jethroe wins NL Rookie of Year
Cambodia (aka Kampuchea) gains independence from France, within the French Union
French Indochina (previously spelled as French Indo-China), officially known as the Indochinese Union and after 1941 as the Indochinese Federation, was a group of French dependent territories in...
Michael Gazzo's "Hatful of Rain" premieres in NYC
Michael Gazzo's "Hatful of Rain" premieres in NYC
Lou Thesz beats Whipper Billy Watson in St Louis, to become NWA wrestling champion
Aloysius Martin Thesz (April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002), known by the ring name Lou Thesz, was an American professional wrestler and wrestling coach.
British Petroleum surveyors flying over Libyan desert observe wreck of WWII bomber, later identified as the lost 'Lady B
British Petroleum surveyors flying over Libyan desert observe wreck of WWII bomber, later identified as the lost 'Lady Be Good' [1]
Paddy Chayefsky's "Gideon" premieres in NYC
Paddy Chayefsky's "Gideon" premieres in NYC
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Coal-dust explosion and the resulting buildup of carbon monoxide kills 458 at Mitsui Miike Coal Mine in Omuta, Japan
Coal-dust explosion and the resulting buildup of carbon monoxide kills 458 at Mitsui Miike Coal Mine in Omuta, Japan
1st NY Knick game postponed (black-out) vs St Louis
1st NY Knick game postponed (black-out) vs St Louis
Oakland Coliseum Arena opens
Oakland Arena, often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum Arena, is an indoor arena in Oakland, California, and part of the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Authority.
Surveyor 6 soft lands on Moon
Surveyor 6 soft lands on Moon
Comedy troupe "The Goodies" make their television debut on the BBC
Comedy troupe "The Goodies" make their television debut on the BBC
David Storey's "Changing Room" premieres in London
The Changing Room is a 1971 play by David Storey, set in a men's changing room before, during and after a rugby league football game.
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Oakland A's release Billy Williams, ending his Hall of Fame baseball career
Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin Jr. (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman and manager, who, in addition to leading other teams, was five times the...
Cincinnati Reds' George Foster wins National League MVP
George Arthur Foster is an American former professional baseball player and scout.
North American Soccer League (NASL) realigns its 24 teams into 6 divisions
North American Soccer League (NASL) realigns its 24 teams into 6 divisions
False alarm of a Soviet ballistic missile attack by US NORAD system after technician fails to code a test properly
False alarm of a Soviet ballistic missile attack by US NORAD system after technician fails to code a test properly
Sugar Ray Leonard retires for the first time
Ray Charles Leonard, better known as Sugar Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer.
Amsterdam brewer Freddie Heineken kidnapped
Amsterdam brewer Freddie Heineken kidnapped
Pakistan cricket team is all out for 77 against West Indies in Lahore
The Pakistan men's national cricket team represents Pakistan in international cricket.
MLB All-Star team beat Japan 8-2 in Nishinomya, (Game 4 of 7)
MLB All-Star team beat Japan 8-2 in Nishinomya, (Game 4 of 7)
A new democratic constitution is issued in Nepal
The Kingdom of Nepal was a Hindu kingdom in South Asia, formed in 1768 by the expansion of the Gorkha Kingdom, and disestablished and replaced by the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in 2008.
Houston's Roman Anderson is the first NCAA player to kick 400 points
Roman Anderson is an English former professional football placekicker who played for the Sacramento Gold Miners and the San Antonio Texans of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Howard Stern Radio Show begins broadcast in Las Vegas, Nevada on KFBI
Between 1990 and 2004, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued fines totaling $2.5 million to radio licensees for airing material it deemed indecent from The Howard Stern Show, the highest...
Stari Most (the "old bridge", built in 1566) in Mostar, Bosnia, collapses after several days of bombing.
Stari Most (the "old bridge", built in 1566) in Mostar, Bosnia, collapses after several days of bombing.
Chandrika Kumaratunga is chosen as the first female president of Sri Lanka
Chandrika Kumaratunga is chosen as the first female president of Sri Lanka
Matthew Bourne's innovative production of "Swan Lake" with all-male swans premieres at Sadler's Wells in London [1]
Matthew Bourne's innovative production of "Swan Lake" with all-male swans premieres at Sadler's Wells in London [1]
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC
TAESA Flight 725 crashes a few minutes after leaving Uruapan Airport en route to Mexico City, killing 18 people
TAESA Flight 725 crashes a few minutes after leaving Uruapan Airport en route to Mexico City, killing 18 people
A suicide-terrorist attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, kills 17 people
Two major bombings took place in residential compounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 12 May 2003, 39 people were killed, and over 160 wounded (mostly Westerners) when bombs went off at three compounds...
Video game Halo 2 a first person shooter first released on Xbox by Bungie Studios
Halo 2 is a 2004 first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox console.
Suicide bombers attack three hotels in Amman, Jordan, killing at least 60 people
The 2005 Amman bombings were a series of coordinated suicide bomb attacks on three hotel lobbies in Amman, Jordan, on 9 November 2005.
Joe Cada becomes the youngest winner of the World Series of Poker at the age of 21
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Paradise, Nevada, and since 2004, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment.
TV comedy "Miranda," written by and starring Miranda Hart and Tom Ellis, premieres on BBC Two in the UK
Miranda is a British television sitcom written by and starring the eponymous comedian Miranda Hart. It originally aired on BBC Two from 9 November 2009, and later on BBC One.
Colombian pop singer-songwriter Shakira is honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer.
25 people are killed and 62 injured after a train carrying liquid fuel bursts into flames in Burma
25 people are killed and 62 injured after a train carrying liquid fuel bursts into flames in Burma
8 people are killed by a gunman in Cali, Columbia
8 people are killed by a gunman in Cali, Columbia
Asia-Pacific countries, including China and the United States, announce plans to co-operate more closely in the fight ag
Asia-Pacific countries, including China and the United States, announce plans to co-operate more closely in the fight against corruption
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls in "Washington Post" repor
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls in "Washington Post" report
Korean pop band BTS appearance on Japanese TV show cancelled after member Jimin wore shirt with atomic bomb image
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, who co-write or co-produce much of their material.
India’s Supreme Court rules in favor of Hindus over Muslims in dispute over who has right to holy site in city of Ayodhy
India’s Supreme Court rules in favor of Hindus over Muslims in dispute over who has right to holy site in city of Ayodhya
Last segment of "Coach's Corner with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean airs after 37 years in Canada
Last segment of "Coach's Corner with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean airs after 37 years in Canada
YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul's second boxing match; KSI wins by split decision
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, known professionally as KSI, is an English influencer, musician, and former professional boxer.
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
-year-old Julia Hawkins sets a world record as the first woman and first American of her age to run 100 meters at Louisi
-year-old Julia Hawkins sets a world record as the first woman and first American of her age to run 100 meters at Louisiana Senior Olympic Games [1]
Archaeologists announce the discovery of the oldest decipherable sentence on an ivory comb from Tel Lachish, Israel, wit
Archaeologists announce the discovery of the oldest decipherable sentence on an ivory comb from Tel Lachish, Israel, with the inscription “May this tusk root out the lice of the hair and the beard” in 1,700 B.C. Canaanite script [1]
Nineteenth known lethal military strike in international waters targets two suspected drug smuggling vessels, killing si
Nineteenth known lethal military strike in international waters targets two suspected drug smuggling vessels, killing six; total casualties of the program now exceed 75 [1]
Famous Births on November 9
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Imre Kertész is born
Imre Kertész, Hungarian author, known for hungarian author, was born on 1929-11-09.
birth
Carl Sagan is born
Carl Sagan, American scientist and science communicator, known for american scientist and science communicator, was born on 1934-11-09.
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Marie Dressler is born
Marie Dressler, Canadian canadian-american actress, known for canadian-american actress, was born on 1868-11-09.
birth
Vanessa Lachey is born
Vanessa Lachey, American filipino-born american actress, model, and host, known for filipino-born american actress, model, and host, was born on 1981-11-09.
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Mary Travers is born
Mary Travers, American musician, known for american folk singer, was born on 1936-11-09.
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David Duval is born
David Duval, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1972-11-09.
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Edward VII is born
Edward VII is born
Notable Deaths on November 9
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 9, 1989?
- The Berlin Wall falls as East Germany opens its borders, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the beginning of German reunification.
- What happened on November 9, 1494?
- Piero the Unfortunate of the de' Medici family, ruler of Florence, loses power and flees the state
- What happened on November 9, 1799?
- Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
- What happened on November 9, 1867?
- Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and last Tokugawa Shogun in Japan, resigns due to intense political pressure from pro-imperial factions
- What happened on November 9, 1980?
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Complete Timeline — November 9 Through the Ages
Visigothic King Egica of Hispania opens the Seventeenth Council of Toledo, will decree Jews be deprived of their propert
Visigothic King Egica of Hispania opens the Seventeenth Council of Toledo, will decree Jews be deprived of their property (not really enforced)
Pope Martinus IV excommunicates king Pedro III of Aragon
Pope Martinus IV excommunicates king Pedro III of Aragon
Louis the Bavarian defeats his cousin Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Gammelsdorf
The Battle of Gammelsdorf (German: Schlacht von Gammelsdorf) took place in November 1313. The cause of the skirmish was the guardianship of the underage duke of Lower Bavaria.
Battle of Posada, Wallachian voievode Basarab I defeats the Hungarian army in an ambush
Battle of Posada, Wallachian voievode Basarab I defeats the Hungarian army in an ambush
Piero the Unfortunate of the de' Medici family, ruler of Florence, loses power and flees the state
Piero the Unfortunate of the de' Medici family, ruler of Florence, loses power and flees the state
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
Jews are expelled from Pressburg (Bratislava), Hungary, by Maria of Hapsburg
Catholic uprising under the Dukes of Northumberland & Westmoreland
Catholic uprising under the Dukes of Northumberland & Westmoreland
Spanish troops land in Ireland
Spanish troops land in Ireland
Hungarian parliament promises protestants freedom of religion
Freedom of religion or religious liberty, also known as freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest...
Pope Innocent XII orders the city of Cervia to be rebuilt in a safer location in northern Italy
Pope Innocent XII orders the city of Cervia to be rebuilt in a safer location in northern Italy
Rabbi Yehuda Hasid synagogue set afire
Rabbi Yehuda Hasid synagogue set afire
Spain, France & Britain sign Treaty of Seville
The Treaty of Seville was signed on 9 November 1729 between Britain, France, and Spain, formally ending the 1727–1729 Anglo-Spanish War; the Dutch Republic joined the Treaty on 29 November. However,...
Mary Campbell, a captive of the Lenape during the French and Indian War, is handed over to forces commanded by Colonel H
Mary Campbell, a captive of the Lenape during the French and Indian War, is handed over to forces commanded by Colonel Henry Bouquet
Russian troops occupy Warsaw
The Warsaw Uprising of 1794 or Warsaw Insurrection (Polish: insurekcja warszawska) was an armed insurrection by the people of Warsaw early in the Kościuszko Uprising.
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
Napoleon Bonaparte pulls off a coup and becomes the dictator of France under the title of First Consul
Karol Kurpiński's opera "Lucifer's Palace" premieres at the Warsaw Opera
Karol Kurpiński's opera "Lucifer's Palace" premieres at the Warsaw Opera
1st US pharmacy college holds 1st classes, Philadelphia
1st US pharmacy college holds 1st classes, Philadelphia
Edward VII is born
Edward VII is born
First US design patent for typefaces and borders is issued to George Bruce of New York City
First US design patent for typefaces and borders is issued to George Bruce of New York City
Post office at Clay & Pike opens, 1st in San Francisco
Post office at Clay & Pike opens, 1st in San Francisco
Kentucky marshals abduct abolitionist minister Calvin Fairbank from Jeffersonville, Indiana, and take him to Kentucky to
Kentucky marshals abduct abolitionist minister Calvin Fairbank from Jeffersonville, Indiana, and take him to Kentucky to stand trial for helping a slave escape
Origin of Carrington rotation numbers, a system for numbering the Sun's rotations, created by atronomer Richard Carringt
Origin of Carrington rotation numbers, a system for numbering the Sun's rotations, created by atronomer Richard Carrington
Atlantic Monthly magazine 1st published
Atlantic Monthly magazine 1st published
First documented Canadian football game is held at the University of Toronto
Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.
First export of goods from Burrard Inlet, British Columbia, to a foreign country
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged...
Tsarevich Alexander of Russia (later Alexander III) marries Princess Dagmar of Denmark at the Grand Church of the Winter
Tsarevich Alexander of Russia (later Alexander III) marries Princess Dagmar of Denmark at the Grand Church of the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg
Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and last Tokugawa Shogun in Japan, resigns due to intense political pressure from pro-imper
Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the 15th and last Tokugawa Shogun in Japan, resigns due to intense political pressure from pro-imperial factions
Marie Dressler is born
Marie Dressler, Canadian canadian-american actress, known for canadian-american actress, was born on 1868-11-09.
The Great Boston Fire of 1872. Close to 1,000 buildings destroyed
The Great Boston Fire of 1872. Close to 1,000 buildings destroyed
American Chemical Society chartered in NY
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry.
First performance of the New York Symphony Orchestra, led by Leopold Damrosch; the group competes with the New York Phil
First performance of the New York Symphony Orchestra, led by Leopold Damrosch; the group competes with the New York Philharmonic until merging in 1928
"Wizard of Oz" author L. Frank Baum (26) weds producer Maud Gage (21) at Gage's family home in Fayetteville, New York
"Wizard of Oz" author L. Frank Baum (26) weds producer Maud Gage (21) at Gage's family home in Fayetteville, New York
Edward Jakobowski's opera "Ermine" premieres in London at the Comedy Theatre
Edward Jakobowski's opera "Ermine" premieres in London at the Comedy Theatre
Anna Mary Robertson (27), later to become painter known as Grandma Moses, weds Thomas Salmon Moses in New York
Anna Mary Robertson (27), later to become painter known as Grandma Moses, weds Thomas Salmon Moses in New York
Jack the Ripper's fifth and probably last victim, Mary Jane Kelly, is found on her bed
Jack the Ripper's fifth and probably last victim, Mary Jane Kelly, is found on her bed
China has resumed nominal control of Manchuria, but in a secret agreement the Chinese governor of Manchuria grants Russi
China has resumed nominal control of Manchuria, but in a secret agreement the Chinese governor of Manchuria grants Russia such rights as keeping troops along the railroad lines and controlling civil administration
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
First airplane flight to last more than 5 minutes, when Wilbur Wright flies the Wright Flyer II for 5 minutes and 4 seco
First airplane flight to last more than 5 minutes, when Wilbur Wright flies the Wright Flyer II for 5 minutes and 4 seconds, covering 2.75 miles (4.4 km)
Swedish mine workers win 5 month strike for minimum wages
The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), whose members are nicknamed "Wobblies", is an international labor union founded in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 1905.
Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club 1st game, loses to Calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club 26-5 at Edmonton Exhibition Grounds
Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club was an early Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. The team was founded in 1907 as the Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club.
Ferenc Molnàr's play "Farkas" premieres in Budapest
Ferenc Molnàr's play "Farkas" premieres in Budapest
Storm "Freshwater Fury" sinks 8 ore-carriers on Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Storm of 1913, historically referred to as the Big Blow, the Freshwater Fury and the White Hurricane, was a blizzard with hurricane-force winds that devastated the Great Lakes Basin...
Off Cocos Island, near Sumatra, the Australian cruiser 'Sydney' sinks German cruiser 'Emden', which has been attacking s
Off Cocos Island, near Sumatra, the Australian cruiser 'Sydney' sinks German cruiser 'Emden', which has been attacking ships in the Pacific
Ammunitions ship explodes at Bakaritsa harbour, near Archangel, Soviet Union, approx. 600 killed, 800 injured (OS 26 Oct
Ammunitions ship explodes at Bakaritsa harbour, near Archangel, Soviet Union, approx. 600 killed, 800 injured (OS 26 Oct)
German NSDAP (Nazi party) forms Schutzstaffel (SS)
The Schutzstaffel was a major paramilitary organisation under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Nazi Germany, and later throughout German-occupied Europe during World War II. It began with a small...
Pastor of Have begins blessing of motorcars and motors
Pastor of Have begins blessing of motorcars and motors
Imre Kertész is born
Imre Kertész, Hungarian author, known for hungarian author, was born on 1929-11-09.
First nonstop airplane flight from New York to Panama, piloted by Roy W. Ammel
First nonstop airplane flight from New York to Panama, piloted by Roy W. Ammel
Actress Gloria Swanson (32) divorces aristocrat Henri de la Falaise (33) after 6 years of marriage
Actress Gloria Swanson (32) divorces aristocrat Henri de la Falaise (33) after 6 years of marriage
Hurricane storm wave sweeps over Santa Cruz del Sur Cuba kills 2,500
Hurricane storm wave sweeps over Santa Cruz del Sur Cuba kills 2,500
Carl Sagan is born
Carl Sagan, American scientist and science communicator, known for american scientist and science communicator, was born on 1934-11-09.
Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) labor union forms
The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was a federation of unions that organized workers in industrial unions in the United States and Canada from 1935 to 1955.
Albanian government of Frasheri falls
Albanian government of Frasheri falls
Mary Travers is born
Mary Travers, American musician, known for american folk singer, was born on 1936-11-09.
Japanese army conquers Shanghai
The Battle of Shanghai (traditional Chinese: 淞滬會戰; simplified Chinese: 淞沪会战; pinyin: Sōng hù huìzhàn) was a major battle fought between the Empire of Japan and the Republic of China in the Chinese...
Al Capp, cartoonist of Li'l Abner, creates Sadie Hawkins Day
Li'l Abner was a satirical American comic strip that appeared in multiple newspapers in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe.
Nobel Prize for physics awarded to American Ernest Lawrence for his invention of the cyclotron
A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator invented by Ernest Lawrence in 1929–1930 at the University of California, Berkeley, and patented in 1932.
Hitler threatens Clemens August, Graf von Galen and Bishop of Münster
Clemens Augustinus Emmanuel Joseph Pius Anthonius Hubertus Marie Graf von Galen (16 March 1878 – 22 March 1946), better known as Clemens August Graf von Galen, was a German count, Bishop of Münster,...
German occupiers install Erik Scavenius as Danish premier
German occupiers install Erik Scavenius as Danish premier
Red Cross wins Nobel peace prize
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, an international peace prize established according to Alfred Nobel's will.
Costa Rica adopts Constitution
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America.
Boston Brave Sam Jethroe wins NL Rookie of Year
Boston Brave Sam Jethroe wins NL Rookie of Year
Chaim Weizmann dies
Chaim Weizmann, Israeli statesman and british chemist, known for israeli statesman and british chemist, died on 1952-11-09.
Cambodia (aka Kampuchea) gains independence from France, within the French Union
French Indochina (previously spelled as French Indo-China), officially known as the Indochinese Union and after 1941 as the Indochinese Federation, was a group of French dependent territories in...
Michael Gazzo's "Hatful of Rain" premieres in NYC
Michael Gazzo's "Hatful of Rain" premieres in NYC
Lou Thesz beats Whipper Billy Watson in St Louis, to become NWA wrestling champion
Aloysius Martin Thesz (April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002), known by the ring name Lou Thesz, was an American professional wrestler and wrestling coach.
British Petroleum surveyors flying over Libyan desert observe wreck of WWII bomber, later identified as the lost 'Lady B
British Petroleum surveyors flying over Libyan desert observe wreck of WWII bomber, later identified as the lost 'Lady Be Good' [1]
Paddy Chayefsky's "Gideon" premieres in NYC
Paddy Chayefsky's "Gideon" premieres in NYC
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Coal-dust explosion and the resulting buildup of carbon monoxide kills 458 at Mitsui Miike Coal Mine in Omuta, Japan
Coal-dust explosion and the resulting buildup of carbon monoxide kills 458 at Mitsui Miike Coal Mine in Omuta, Japan
1st NY Knick game postponed (black-out) vs St Louis
1st NY Knick game postponed (black-out) vs St Louis
Oakland Coliseum Arena opens
Oakland Arena, often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum Arena, is an indoor arena in Oakland, California, and part of the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Authority.
Surveyor 6 soft lands on Moon
Surveyor 6 soft lands on Moon
Serial killer John Wayne Gacy (26) divorces first wife Marlynn Myers after 4 years of marriage
John Wayne Gacy (March 17, 1942 – May 10, 1994) was an American serial killer and sex offender who raped, tortured and murdered at least thirty-three young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 in...
Comedy troupe "The Goodies" make their television debut on the BBC
Comedy troupe "The Goodies" make their television debut on the BBC
Charles de Gaulle dies
Charles de Gaulle, French general and statesman, known for french general and statesman, died on 1970-11-09.
David Storey's "Changing Room" premieres in London
The Changing Room is a 1971 play by David Storey, set in a men's changing room before, during and after a rugby league football game.
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
David Duval is born
David Duval, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1972-11-09.
Oakland A's release Billy Williams, ending his Hall of Fame baseball career
Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin Jr. (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman and manager, who, in addition to leading other teams, was five times the...
Cincinnati Reds' George Foster wins National League MVP
George Arthur Foster is an American former professional baseball player and scout.
North American Soccer League (NASL) realigns its 24 teams into 6 divisions
North American Soccer League (NASL) realigns its 24 teams into 6 divisions
False alarm of a Soviet ballistic missile attack by US NORAD system after technician fails to code a test properly
False alarm of a Soviet ballistic missile attack by US NORAD system after technician fails to code a test properly
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declares a holy war against Iran
Saddam Hussein (28 April 1937 – 30 December 2006) was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the president of Iraq from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the United States-led...
Vanessa Lachey is born
Vanessa Lachey, American filipino-born american actress, model, and host, known for filipino-born american actress, model, and host, was born on 1981-11-09.
Sugar Ray Leonard retires for the first time
Ray Charles Leonard, better known as Sugar Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer.
Amsterdam brewer Freddie Heineken kidnapped
Amsterdam brewer Freddie Heineken kidnapped
Wes Craven's horror film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" premieres in the US
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye.
Russia's Garry Kasparov, at 22, becomes the youngest World Chess Champion with a 13-11 win over fellow countryman Anatol
Russia's Garry Kasparov, at 22, becomes the youngest World Chess Champion with a 13-11 win over fellow countryman Anatoly Karpov
Pakistan cricket team is all out for 77 against West Indies in Lahore
The Pakistan men's national cricket team represents Pakistan in international cricket.
MLB All-Star team beat Japan 8-2 in Nishinomya, (Game 4 of 7)
MLB All-Star team beat Japan 8-2 in Nishinomya, (Game 4 of 7)
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall falls as East Germany opens its borders, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the beginning of German reunification.
East Berlin opens its borders at the Bornholmer Strasse crossing when thousands arrive after East German government offi
East Berlin opens its borders at the Bornholmer Strasse crossing when thousands arrive after East German government official Günter Schabowski mistakenly announces that restrictions on travel to the West will be lifted "immediately, without delay"
A new democratic constitution is issued in Nepal
The Kingdom of Nepal was a Hindu kingdom in South Asia, formed in 1768 by the expansion of the Gorkha Kingdom, and disestablished and replaced by the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in 2008.
Houston's Roman Anderson is the first NCAA player to kick 400 points
Roman Anderson is an English former professional football placekicker who played for the Sacramento Gold Miners and the San Antonio Texans of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Howard Stern Radio Show begins broadcast in Las Vegas, Nevada on KFBI
Between 1990 and 2004, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued fines totaling $2.5 million to radio licensees for airing material it deemed indecent from The Howard Stern Show, the highest...
Stari Most (the "old bridge", built in 1566) in Mostar, Bosnia, collapses after several days of bombing.
Stari Most (the "old bridge", built in 1566) in Mostar, Bosnia, collapses after several days of bombing.
Darmstadtium, chemical element 110, is discovered at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research near Darmstadt, Germany
Darmstadtium is a synthetic chemical element; it has symbol Ds and atomic number 110.
Chandrika Kumaratunga is chosen as the first female president of Sri Lanka
Chandrika Kumaratunga is chosen as the first female president of Sri Lanka
Matthew Bourne's innovative production of "Swan Lake" with all-male swans premieres at Sadler's Wells in London [1]
Matthew Bourne's innovative production of "Swan Lake" with all-male swans premieres at Sadler's Wells in London [1]
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC
"The Scarlet Pimpernel" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC
Brokerage houses are ordered to pay $1.03 billion to NASDAQ investors to compensate for price-fixing, the largest civil
Brokerage houses are ordered to pay $1.03 billion to NASDAQ investors to compensate for price-fixing, the largest civil settlement in US history
TAESA Flight 725 crashes a few minutes after leaving Uruapan Airport en route to Mexico City, killing 18 people
TAESA Flight 725 crashes a few minutes after leaving Uruapan Airport en route to Mexico City, killing 18 people
A suicide-terrorist attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, kills 17 people
Two major bombings took place in residential compounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 12 May 2003, 39 people were killed, and over 160 wounded (mostly Westerners) when bombs went off at three compounds...
Hotel heiress and fashion model Nicky Hilton (21) divorces businessman Todd Andrew Meister (33) due to bi-coastal relati
Hotel heiress and fashion model Nicky Hilton (21) divorces businessman Todd Andrew Meister (33) due to bi-coastal relationship after nearly 3 months of marriage
Video game Halo 2 a first person shooter first released on Xbox by Bungie Studios
Halo 2 is a 2004 first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox console.
Suicide bombers attack three hotels in Amman, Jordan, killing at least 60 people
The 2005 Amman bombings were a series of coordinated suicide bomb attacks on three hotel lobbies in Amman, Jordan, on 9 November 2005.
Joe Cada becomes the youngest winner of the World Series of Poker at the age of 21
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a series of poker tournaments held annually in Paradise, Nevada, and since 2004, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment.
TV comedy "Miranda," written by and starring Miranda Hart and Tom Ellis, premieres on BBC Two in the UK
Miranda is a British television sitcom written by and starring the eponymous comedian Miranda Hart. It originally aired on BBC Two from 9 November 2009, and later on BBC One.
Colombian pop singer-songwriter Shakira is honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer.
25 people are killed and 62 injured after a train carrying liquid fuel bursts into flames in Burma
25 people are killed and 62 injured after a train carrying liquid fuel bursts into flames in Burma
8 people are killed by a gunman in Cali, Columbia
8 people are killed by a gunman in Cali, Columbia
Asia-Pacific countries, including China and the United States, announce plans to co-operate more closely in the fight ag
Asia-Pacific countries, including China and the United States, announce plans to co-operate more closely in the fight against corruption
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls in "Washington Post" repor
Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls in "Washington Post" report
Korean pop band BTS appearance on Japanese TV show cancelled after member Jimin wore shirt with atomic bomb image
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, who co-write or co-produce much of their material.
India’s Supreme Court rules in favor of Hindus over Muslims in dispute over who has right to holy site in city of Ayodhy
India’s Supreme Court rules in favor of Hindus over Muslims in dispute over who has right to holy site in city of Ayodhya
Last segment of "Coach's Corner with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean airs after 37 years in Canada
Last segment of "Coach's Corner with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean airs after 37 years in Canada
YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul's second boxing match; KSI wins by split decision
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, known professionally as KSI, is an English influencer, musician, and former professional boxer.
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from
Drugmakers BioNTech and Pfizer announce their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90% effective in a first look at the results from their phase 3 trial involving nearly 44,000 people
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
becomes busiest Atlantic hurricane season ever as tropical storm Theta named record 29th storm
-year-old Julia Hawkins sets a world record as the first woman and first American of her age to run 100 meters at Louisi
-year-old Julia Hawkins sets a world record as the first woman and first American of her age to run 100 meters at Louisiana Senior Olympic Games [1]
Archaeologists announce the discovery of the oldest decipherable sentence on an ivory comb from Tel Lachish, Israel, wit
Archaeologists announce the discovery of the oldest decipherable sentence on an ivory comb from Tel Lachish, Israel, with the inscription “May this tusk root out the lice of the hair and the beard” in 1,700 B.C. Canaanite script [1]
Nineteenth known lethal military strike in international waters targets two suspected drug smuggling vessels, killing si
Nineteenth known lethal military strike in international waters targets two suspected drug smuggling vessels, killing six; total casualties of the program now exceed 75 [1]