ON THIS DAY
What happened on November 10?
November 10 brings together stories of reformation, institutions, communication and democratic change, connecting people and turning points from different places and periods.
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Martin Luther was born
The future theologian and reformer Martin Luther was born in Eisleben.
The United States Marine Corps traces its founding to this date
The Second Continental Congress authorised two battalions of Marines during the American Revolution.
The first direct-dial transcontinental telephone call was made
A caller in New Jersey dialled a number in California without operator assistance.
Todor Zhivkov resigned as Bulgaria’s communist leader
Zhivkov stepped down after more than three decades in power.
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