9 November has been the date of several important events in German history. The term Schicksalstag (Day of Fate) has been occasionally used by historians and journalists since shortly after World War II, but its current widespread use started with the events of 1989 when virtually all German media picked up the term.
There are five notable events in German history that are connected to 9 November: the execution of Robert Blum in 1848, the end of the monarchies in 1918, the Hitler putsch attempt in 1923, the Nazi antisemitic pogroms in 1938 and the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989.
The execution of Robert Blum, 9 November 1848 by Austrian troops has been presented in a number of various depictions.
Berlin, 9 November 1918, Philipp Scheidemann proclaims the Republic.
Munich Marienplatz during the failed Beer Hall Putsch, 8/9 November 1923
Burning synagogue in Eisenach, 9 November 1938
The fall of the Berlin Wall on 9/10 November 1989