November 9 occupies a special place in German history. Five defining events – from the proclamation of the Weimar Republic to the fall of the Berlin Wall – all happened on this day, commonly known as the "Day of Fate" (Schicksalstag.) We remember these historical events with the traditional German song "Die Gedanken sind frei" (Thoughts are Free), which has long been used as an anthem against political repression and censorship. | flowkey