Historical Events
1799
Napoleon seizes power in France in a coup d'état.
1918
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany abdicates; the German Republic is proclaimed.
1938
Kristallnacht: Nazi forces attack Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues.
1953
Cambodia gains its independence from France.
1989
The Berlin Wall falls, leading to the reunification of Germany.
Famous Birthdays
1524
William of Orange
Led the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule; founder of the Netherlands.
1731
Benjamin Banneker
African American scientist and inventor who helped survey Washington DC.
1841
Edward VII
King of Great Britain who reformed many royal customs.
1918
Spiro Agnew
39th Vice President of the United States who resigned over corruption charges.
1934
Carl Sagan
American astronomer and author known for Cosmos and Pale Blue Dot.
