What Happened on November 9, 2014

Historical Events

  • Asia-Pacific countries, including China and the United States, announce plans to co-operate more closely in the fight against corruption

Fall of the Berlin Wall

Celebrations held in Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall; white balloons marking a stretch of the wall symbolize its disappearance

Czech Republic vs. Germany

Federation Cup Women's Tennis, Prague, Czech Republic: Home favourite Petra Kvitová beats Germany's Angelique Kerber 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 for an unassailable 3-0 lead (ends 3-1) and an 8th title for the Czechs

  • Top African business leaders establish an emergency fund to help countries hit by the Ebola outbreak
  • United States lead air strikes in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul against Islamic State (IS)

About November 9, 2014

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
  • UK #1 Song: I Don't Care - Cheryl