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Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party attempted a coup in Munich, Germany, starting at the Bürgerbräukeller beer hall. The putsch was quickly suppressed, but the subsequent trial gave Hitler a national platform to spread his ideology.
While experimenting with cathode rays, German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered a new type of radiation, which he called X-rays. This accidental discovery revolutionized medical diagnostics and earned him the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.
John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon in one of the closest U.S. presidential elections, becoming the youngest person ever elected to the office. His victory was partly defined by the first televised presidential debates, which highlighted the growing power of television in politics.
Republican Vice President George H.W. Bush defeated Democratic challenger Michael Dukakis to become the 41st President of the United States. The election followed the popular two-term presidency of Ronald Reagan, under whom Bush had served.
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced the sudden demonetization of all ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes to combat corruption and black money. The move caused widespread economic disruption and a severe cash shortage across the country.