November 10, 1938: At 09:05 a nation fell silent, the world wrote about Atatürk

Turkey marked the 88th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s death on November 10, 2025, commemorating the 09:05 passing of the founder of the Turkish Republic at Dolmabahçe Palace in 1938. News of his death that morning resonated far beyond Turkey, drawing international attention as the country entered a period of national mourning. Archival documents, period newspapers and photographs preserve the memory of the farewell that stretched from Istanbul to Ankara, culminating in his reburial at Anıtkabir 15 years later. The anniversary remains a defining moment in Turkey’s national calendar, with observances each year at 09:05 reflecting Atatürk’s enduring place in the country’s civic identity.