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] Date Posted: 01:49:32 08/16/13 Fri November 9 in German history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Berlin, 9 November 1918, Philipp Scheidemann proclaims the Republic. 9 November has been the date of several important events in German history. The term Schicksalstag (Destiny day) 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 major events in German history that are connected to 9 November: 1848: After being arrested in the Vienna revolts, liberal leader Robert Blum is executed. The execution is often seen as a symbolic event for the ultimate failure of the Revolutions of 1848 in the German states. 1918: Monarchy in Germany ends when Kaiser Wilhelm II is dethroned in the November Revolution. Philipp Scheidemann proclaims the Weimar Republic from a window of the Reichstag. Two hours later Karl Liebknecht proclaims a "Free Socialist Republic" from a balcony of the Berliner Stadtschloss. Der 9. November (The Ninth of November) is the title of a novel by Bernhard Kellermann published in Germany that told the story of the German insurrection of 1918. 1923: The Beer Hall Putsch, from 8 to 9 November, marks the emergence of the Nazi Party as an important player on Germany's political landscape. 1938: In the Kristallnacht, from 9 to 10 November, synagogues and Jewish property are burned and destroyed on a large scale. More than 1,300 Jews are killed. 1989: The fall of the Berlin Wall ends German separation and starts a series of events that ultimately lead to the German reunification and the Fall of Communism in eastern Europe. November 9 was considered as the date for German Unity Day, but as it was also the anniversary of Kristallnacht, this date was considered inappropriate as a national holiday. The date of the formal reunification of Germany, 3 October 1990, therefore, was chosen as the date for the holiday instead. The establishment of the SS in 1925 is sometimes mentioned as having taken place on 9 November as well. Europe Day From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Europe Day Flag of Europe deployed in Strasbourg (France) during Europe Day 2009. Observed by European Union Council of Europe Europe Type International Significance Establishment of the Council of Europe / Date of the Schuman Declaration Date 5 May and 9 May In Europe, Europe Day is an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe. There are two separate designations of Europe Day: 5 May for the Council of Europe, and 9 May for the European Union (EU).[1] For the EU, the day is also known as Schuman Day, commemorating the historical declaration by French foreign minister Robert Schuman.[2] The Council of Europe's day reflects its own establishment in 1949, while the European Union's day celebrates the day the EU's predecessor was proposed in 1950. Europe Day is one of a number of European symbols designed to foster unity among Europeans. Contents [hide] 1 Background 2 Observance 3 Coincidence 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Background[edit] The Council of Europe was founded on 5 May 1949, and hence it chose that day for its celebrations when it established the holiday in 1964. In 1985, the European Communities (which later became the European Union) adopted the European symbols of the Council of Europe such as the Flag of Europe. However, the Community leaders decided to hold their Europe Day in commemoration of the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950. The declaration proposed the pooling of French and West German coal and steel industries, leading to the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the first European Community, and hence is considered a principle founding moment. Hence, at the 1985 Milan European Council, 29 September was adopted as the EU's flag day. The European Constitution would have legally enshrined all the European symbols in the EU treaties, however the treaty failed and usage would continue only in the present de facto manner. The Constitution's replacement, the Treaty of Lisbon, contains a declaration by sixteen members supporting the symbols.[3] The European Parliament formally recognised the 9 May holiday in October 2008.[4] Observance[edit] 9 May is celebrated in various forms in most member states of the European Union and EU candidate countries such as Turkey.[5] Due to the political nature of the day, it sees attempts at teaching people about the European Union and speaking in support of European integration.[6] The flag as another symbol plays a major role in general celebrations. Despite a preference for 9 May, with the European Union's greater visibility, 5 May is still observed by some Europeans due to the Council's role in seeking to defend human rights, parliamentary democracy, and the rule of law. In contrast, the Schuman declaration was merely proposing the pooling of French and West German coal and steel. Ukraine since 2003 celebrates Europe Day on the third Saturday of May.[7] [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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