World Freedom Day – This day is observed to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe.
International Inventors’ Day – This day celebrates the contributions of inventors to society and encourages the development of new innovations.
National Scrapple Day – This day celebrates a traditional American dish made from pork scraps and cornmeal.
National Microtia Awareness Day – This day aims to raise awareness and support for individuals born with a congenital deformity called microtia, which affects the development of the outer ear.
1799: Napoleon Bonaparte overthrows the French government and establishes himself as the dictator of France.
1938: Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of Broken Glass, takes place in Nazi Germany. Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues are destroyed, and thousands of Jews are arrested and sent to concentration camps.
1989: The Berlin Wall, which had separated East and West Berlin since 1961, is opened for the first time in nearly 30 years.
1998: Capital punishment is abolished in the United Kingdom, except for certain military offenses.
2016: Donald Trump is elected as the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton.
