What happened on November 4? - November 4: A Day of History, Births, and Tragedy
November 4 has seen its fair share of historical events and notable births. On this day in 2010, Alina Treiger made history as the first female rabbi in Germany since World War II. Meanwhile, in 1950, the European Convention on Human Rights was signed in Rome, marking a significant step in protecting fundamental rights.
Born in 1947, German singer-songwriter Bettina Wegner, known for 'Sind so kleine Hände', shares her birthday with another notable figure, Marcell Jansen. Jansen, a German footballer, was born in 1985 and represented his national team from 2005 to 2014.
The day also holds tragic memories. In 2008, a bus crash near Hanover resulted in 20 fatalities. That same year, American author Michael Crichton, famous for works like 'The Andromeda Strain' and 'Jurassic Park', passed away.
Politically, November 4 has been significant. In 1980, Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th U.S. president, replacing Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter. A decade earlier, in 1970, the German writer Klabund (Alfred Henschke), known for 'The Chalk Circle', was born. In 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was tragically assassinated in Tel Aviv.
From historical events to notable births and tragic incidents, November 4 has been a day of change and remembrance. It serves as a reminder of progress, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.
