November 9 is a date that resonates across Germany. No other date in German history is associated with so many key events—all of them considered political turning points, some of which also had international repercussions. So crucial is this date that many social commentators have dubbed it Germany's "Day of Destiny." But what exactly happened on November 9 that makes it such a fateful day?
To revisit the history-changing events in Germany that all took place on the ninth day of November, click through this gallery.