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On Thursday, November 14th, the book of history records, among other things:
1519: The Spanish conqueror of Mexico, Hernando Cortez, captures the Aztec emperor Moctezuma (Montezuma) in the capital Tenochtitlan. After subduing the entire Aztec Empire, Cortez is appointed “Captain General of New Spain” (Nueva España) by Emperor Charles V.
1904: Pope Pius
1914: The headquarters of the Russian troops in Galicia is moved to Lviv.
1939: German theaters are instructed by Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels to refrain from performing works from “enemy countries”. (Exceptions include compositions by Frédéric Chopin and Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen”).
1944: The USA, the Soviet Union and Great Britain agree on the future Allied control facilities in occupied Germany, at the head of which the military commanders should be. An Allied Control Council is planned as the highest authority.
1954: In Egypt, President General Mohammed Naguib, who overthrew King Farouk, is ousted from power. Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser becomes sole ruler.
1964: Ceremonial opening of the resurrected Salzburg University (founded in 1622 by Prince-Archbishop Paris Count Lodron, dissolved in 1810, rebuilt in 1928).
1969: For the second landing of humans on the moon, the US spaceship “Apollo 12” is launched from Cape Canaveral with the astronauts Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean.
1979: After the hostage-taking at the American embassy in Tehran, US President Jimmy Carter orders that all Iranian assets in the United States be frozen.
1994: At the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) summit in Bogor, Indonesia, 18 heads of state and government decide to form a free trade zone, the largest economic association in the world.
1994: Scheduled rail operations begin in the Eurotunnel between France and Great Britain.
1999: Leonid Kuchma wins the presidential election in Ukraine.
2004: The right-wing Belgian Vlaams Blok is formally dissolving and will be presenting itself with a new name, Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest) and a changed statute. The highest Belgian court had previously classified the party as racist.
2004: A 59-year-old Viennese man and a Swiss woman are washed overboard a motorboat in a storm off Croatia. Only the woman’s body was found days later.
2019: A 31-year-old soldier is attacked and killed by Belgian Shepherd dogs in the airfield barracks in Wiener Neustadt. The senior sergeant from Lower Austria is responsible for looking after and feeding the animals this evening. A dog handler found the dead man around 2 a.m. while checking the kennel. An autopsy revealed death from bleeding to death due to bites to the throat, neck and thigh area. It is unclear why the animals attacked him. A commission of experts is set up to investigate the case.
Birthdays: Leopold Mozart, Eastern composer (1719-1787); Gaspare Spontini, Italian composer (1774-1851); Johann Schober, Eastern politician and chancellor (1874-1932); Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian statesman (1889-1964); Arthur Michael Ramsey, British theologian, Archbishop of Canterbury (1904-1988); Stephan Koren, Eastern Politician (ÖVP) (1919-1988); Veronica Lake, US actress (according to other sources 1919; 1922-1973); Rolf Schimpf, German actor (1924); Jean Madeira, US opera singer (1924-1972); Carlo De Benedetti, Italian entrepreneur (1934); Pierre Buyoya, former President of Burundi (1949-2020); Enzo Cucchi, Italian painter (according to other sources 1950; 1949); Bernard Hinault, former French cyclist (1954); Condoleezza Rice, US politician; former US Secretary of State (1954); Mavie Hörbiger, German-Eastern actress (1979); Olga Kurylenko, French actress and model Ukrainian. Origin (1979).
Todestage: Karl Scheurer, Black politician (1872-1929); Heinrich von Brentano, German politician (1904-1964); Alexander Hegarth, German actor and director (1923-1984); Glen Larson, US film producer/director (1937-2014).
Name days: Alberich, Levinus, Gismund, Waldemar, Sidonius, Bernhard, Nikolaus, Josaphat, Elizabeth, Lawrence.
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**Interview with Historian Dr. Emily Sanchez on Notable Events of November 14th**
**Editor:** Welcome, Dr. Sanchez. Thank you for joining us today to discuss some significant historical events that occurred on November 14th throughout the centuries.
**Dr. Sanchez:** Thank you for having me! I’m excited to delve into these events and their impact on history.
**Editor:** Let’s start with 1519, when Hernando Cortez captured the Aztec emperor Moctezuma in Tenochtitlan. How did this event alter the course of history in the Americas?
**Dr. Sanchez:** Cortez’s capture of Moctezuma marked a critical turning point in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. It led to the fall of one of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas and initiated a period of Spanish colonization that would have devastating effects on indigenous populations. It also established Spain as a dominant colonial power.
**Editor:** Fast forward to more recent history, what can you tell us about the events in 1994, specifically regarding the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum?
**Dr. Sanchez:** The 1994 APEC summit in Bogor was groundbreaking as it led to the formation of a free trade zone. This decision significantly shaped global trade dynamics and emphasized the importance of economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement facilitated economic growth and integration, laying the groundwork for contemporary trade relationships.
**Editor:** Another notable event is the launch of Apollo 12 in 1969. How did this mission contribute to our understanding of space exploration?
**Dr. Sanchez:** Apollo 12 was crucial for validating the technology and procedures developed during Apollo 11. The mission aimed not only to land on the moon but also to conduct more extensive scientific experiments. It helped solidify the U.S.’s position in the space race, showcasing enhanced lunar exploration capabilities and paving the way for future missions.
**Editor:** In 1979, President Jimmy Carter ordered the freezing of Iranian assets following the embassy hostage crisis. What were the long-term implications of this decision?
**Dr. Sanchez:** Carter’s decision to freeze Iranian assets was a significant step in U.S.-Iran relations, marking a shift toward hostility that continues to shape geopolitical dynamics today. It reinforced anti-American sentiments in Iran and contributed to the severance of diplomatic ties, fostering an environment of mistrust between the two nations that persists decades later.
**Editor:** what is your perspective on the dissolution of the Vlaams Blok in Belgium in 2004?
**Dr. Sanchez:** The Vlaams Blok’s dissolution and rebranding as Vlaams Belang reflect ongoing tensions within Belgian society regarding nationalism and identity politics. This event highlights the complexities of political movements in Europe, especially concerning race and the implications of right-wing populism. The legal classification of the party as racist spurred debates about freedom of speech, immigration, and national identity.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Sanchez, for providing your insights on these significant historical milestones. It’s fascinating to see how events from the past continue to shape our present.
**Dr. Sanchez:** My pleasure! History is truly a continuum that informs our understanding of the present and future.
