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The king of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus, reigned from 1611 until his death on this day, November 6, 1632. Under his military leadership, Sweden became a European power. He is considered one of the great com...
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Saxophone Day honors the birthday of the inventor of the saxophone, Adolphe Sax, born in November 6, 1814. The sax is a classical woodwind instrument and is believed to have been created by its namesake...
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Radiologic Technology Week commemorates the discovery of x-ray technology November 8, 1895 by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. The x-ray has become one of the most reliable tools for medical diag...
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National Revolution and Solidarity Day in Bangladesh celebrates the November 7, 1975 uprising by citizens and soldiers to release Ziaur Rahman, (Zia), who would go on to become the nation's president. Thi...
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One of the boldest revolutions in history (March 8, 1917 - November 7, 1917) climaxed on this day in Russia. Often referred to as the October Revolution, Tsarist Russia was replaced with communist Soviet...
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How did an illiterate performer who couldn't write become the world's most famous playwright? How could a common man have such inside knowledge of foreign nations and courts, the hierarchy of aristocracy...
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November 8, 1895, Wurzburg, Germany physicist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (1845-1923) made the invisible, visible by observing the first x-ray image. Like many of history's great inventions, this was an accide...
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World Freedom Day falls on November 9. This US Federal celebration was declared by then-President George W. Bush to remember the demolition of the Berlin Wall that symbolizes the fall of communism in Ce...
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Independence Day in Cambodia marks the anniversary of November 9, 1949, the official day the nation achieved its independence from France. This is a national holiday.
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Today is the anniversary of Kristallnacht, otherwise known as the Night of the Broken Glass. It was a pivotal moment in the rise of fascism in Germany, as prior to this night acts of anti-Semitism by the...
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Part of Fiestas Patrias, First Shout for Independence Day in Panama is celebrated the day following Flag Day each year. It honors the commencement of the fight for independence against Spain on November 1...
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US Marine Corps Day commemorates the creation of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 1775.
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November 11 commemorates all the soldiers who died during WWI. This also marks the anniversary of the treaty that ended the war on November 11, 1918.
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Independence Day in Angola marks the anniversary of November 11, 1975, the official day the nation achieved its independence from Portugal. This is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Columbia marks the anniversary of November 11, 1811, the official day the nation declared its independence from Spain in Cartagena. This is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Poland marks the anniversary of November 11, 1918, the official day Poland regained its independence. Previously it was split up and partitioned between Austra, Prussia and Russia. Thi...