Human Saga

On November 12

No pivotal events are recorded on exactly November 12 in the Human Saga — here is the surrounding week in history.

This week in history (Nov 9 – Nov 15)

15 November 1884 – 26 February 1885Berlin Conference and the partition of AfricaPolitics & governance

The Berlin West Africa Conference, convened by German chancellor Otto von Bismarck and held from 15 November 1884 to 26 February 1885, brought together fourteen states — twelve European powers, the Ottoman Empire and the United States to…

9 November 1989Fall of the Berlin WallPolitics & governance

On the evening of 9 November 1989, the Berlin Wall — the most potent physical symbol of the Cold War division of Europe — was opened.

9–10 November 1799 (18–19 Brumaire)Napoleon's coup of 18 Brumaire ends the RevolutionPolitics & governance

On 9–10 November 1799 (18–19 Brumaire, Year VIII) General Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in France in a coup d'état that overthrew the Directory and established the Consulate.

11 November 1918Armistice of 11 November 1918 ends the fightingMilitary & conflict

The Armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed at around 5:45 a.m. on 11 November 1918 in a railway carriage in the Compiègne Forest in France and took effect at 11:00 a.m.

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