Significant historical events mark November 9, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and Kristallnacht

On November 9, 1809, painter Paul Sandby died, known for popularizing watercolour art and landscape appreciation. In 1841, Edward VII was born at Buckingham Palace, the first heir born to a reigning British monarch in 80 years. In 1938, Kristallnacht occurred, marking a violent pogrom against German Jews, resulting in nearly 100 deaths and 30,000 arrests. This event is often seen as a significant escalation in Nazi anti-Jewish violence. On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, allowing East and West Germans to reunite after 28 years of division. This moment symbolized the collapse of communist control in Eastern Europe and was celebrated worldwide.