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Stories Published November 8 Throughout History

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Demonetisation was announced in India

Demonetisation was announced in India
2016

On 8 November 2016, the Government of India announced the demonetisation of all ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. It also announced the issuance of new ₹500 and ₹2,000 banknotes in exchange for the demonetised banknotes.

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While experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered the X-ray

While experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered the X-ray
1895

Roentgen noticed that when he shielded the tube with heavy black cardboard, the green fluorescent light caused a platinobarium screen nine feet away to glow which led him to discover the X Ray technology, revolutionizing the field of Physics.

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Adolf Hitler survived a bombing assassination attempt

Adolf Hitler survived a bombing assassination attempt
1939

Adolf Hitler narrowly missed an assassination attempt concocted by George Elser. Hitler was supposed to give a long speech but left early, leaving before the bomb ever went off.

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