November 9

    What happened on November 9 in history

    6 events fall on November 9, from 1799 to 1989. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 9

    1. 1799

      Napoleon seizes power

      The coup of 18 Brumaire ends the Directory.

      Read about Discovery of the Rosetta StonePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1799

      Napoleon takes power

      The coup of 18 Brumaire ends the Directory.

      Read about Discovery of the Rosetta StonePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1867

      The shogun resigns

      Tokugawa Yoshinobu returns power to the emperor.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1938

      Kristallnacht

      Synagogues and Jewish businesses are attacked across Germany and Austria.

      Play the 20th century round

    5. 1965

      The Northeast blackout

      Thirty million people lose power across the north-eastern United States.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1989

      The Berlin Wall opens

      An announcement sends crowds to the crossings and the barrier is breached.

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