November 30

    What happened on November 30 in history

    7 events fall on November 30, from 1782 to 1966. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 30

    1. 1782

      Preliminary peace with Britain

      American and British negotiators sign articles in Paris.

      Read about Montgolfier Brothers' First Animal Flight at VersaillesPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1786

      Tuscany abolishes the death penalty

      The first modern state to do so under Leopold I.

      Read about Montgolfier Brothers' First Animal Flight at VersaillesPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1872

      The first international football match

      Scotland and England draw nil-nil in Glasgow.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1936

      The Crystal Palace burns

      The 1851 exhibition building is destroyed in a night.

      Play the 20th century round

    5. 1939

      The Winter War begins

      The Soviet Union invades Finland.

      Play the 20th century round

    6. 1954

      A meteorite hits a woman

      Ann Hodges is struck through her roof in Alabama and survives.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1966

      Barbados becomes independent

      British rule ends.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

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