November 9 was considered for the date for German Unity Day, but as it was also the anniversary of Kristallnacht, this date was considered inappropriate as a national holiday.
9. novembrit kaaluti Saksamaa ühinemise tähtpäevaks, kuid kuna tegemist oli ka kristalliöö toimumise ajaga, peeti seda kuupäeva riikliku tähtpäeva jaoks mittesobivaks.