ON THIS DAY
What happened on November 8?
November 8 brings together stories of discovery, political violence, elections and economic change, connecting people and turning points from different places and periods.
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Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays
German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen observed a new form of radiation while experimenting with cathode rays.
The Beer Hall Putsch began
Adolf Hitler and Nazi supporters attempted to seize power in Munich.
John F. Kennedy was elected U.S. president
Kennedy narrowly defeated Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential election.
India announced the withdrawal of high-value banknotes
The Indian government declared that existing 500- and 1,000-rupee notes would cease to be legal tender.
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