Kristallnacht began on this day in 1938. You can learn more in the November 7, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Wilhelm Roentgen observed X-rays for the first time on this day in 1895.

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The Russian government was overthrown in the Bolshevik revolution on this day in 1917. This date is also noted as October 25, since Russia was using the Julian calendar at the time.

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The United Nations condemned apartheid and asked member states to take action against South Africa on this day in 1962.

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Shirley Chisholm was elected to Congress on this day in 1968. There's more in the November 5, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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St. Clair's Defeat, also known as the Battle of the Thousand Slain, took place on this day in 1791. There's more in the November 18, 2015 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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John Willis Menard was elected to Congress on this day in 1868.

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Marie Antoinette was born on this day in 1755.

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The Sistine Chapel ceiling was revealed to the public for the first time on this day in 1512.

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Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on this day in 1517.

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