On This Day November 30th
OTD
November
30th is the three hundredth thirty-second day of the year, and there are 31 days
remaining until the end of the year.
Events
978
– Franco-German war of 978–980: Holy Roman Emperor Otto II lifts the siege of
Paris and withdraws.
1782
– American Revolutionary War: Treaty of Paris: In Paris, representatives from
the United States and Great Britain signed preliminary peace articles (later
formalized as the 1783 Treaty of Paris).
1803
– The Balmis Expedition started in Spain to vaccinate millions against smallpox
in Spanish America and the Philippines.
1872
– The first-ever international football match occurred between Scotland and
England in Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow.
1936
– In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire.
1954
– In Sylacauga, Alabama, United States, the Hodges meteorite crashes through a
roof and hits a woman taking an afternoon nap; this is the only documented case
in the Western Hemisphere of a human being hit by a rock from space.
1995
– U.S. President Bill Clinton visits Northern Ireland and speaks in favor of
the "Northern Ireland peace process" at a massive rally at Belfast
City Hall; he calls IRA fighters "yesterday's men."
2000
– NASA launches STS-97, the 101st Space Shuttle mission.
Birthdays
1508
– Andrea Palladio, Italian architect and theoretician, designed the Church of
San Giorgio Maggiore and Teatro Olimpico (d. 1580)
1599
– Andrea Sacchi, Italian painter (d. 1661)
1667
– Jonathan Swift, Irish satirist and essayist (d. 1745)
1670
– John Toland, Irish philosopher and author (d. 1722)
1835
– Mark Twain, American novelist, humorist, and critic (d. 1910)
1874
– Winston Churchill, English colonel, journalist, and politician, Prime
Minister of the United Kingdom, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1965)
1929
– Dick Clark, American television host and producer, founded Dick Clark
Productions (d. 2012)
1931
– Bill Walsh, American football player and coach (d. 2007)
1947
– David Mamet, American playwright, screenwriter, and director
1955
– Billy Idol, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
1962
– Bo Jackson, American football and baseball player
1998
– Grant Williams, American basketball player.
Holiday
Highlight
St.
Andrew's Day
St.
Andrew, an apostle of Jesus, is the patron saint of Scotland, a role he has
held since 1320 when Scotland declared independence. Scots have celebrated him
for over a thousand years, with feasts dating back to 1000 AD. The flag of
Scotland, the St. Andrew’s Cross, honors him, and the town of St Andrews is
believed to be his final resting place.
Andrew
is significant because he was present at key events in Jesus' life, including
the Last Supper and moments on the Mount of Olives.
In
America, St. Andrew’s Day is recognized by two notable societies: the “St.
Andrew’s Society of Charleston,” founded in 1729, and “The St. Andrew’s Society
of the State of New York,” created in 1756. Both organizations focus on helping
the needy and are influential within their communities.
Celebrated
on November 30, St. Andrew’s Day marks the beginning of Scotland’s Winter
Festival. The day is filled with Scottish culture, featuring dancing, music,
food, and drink, and festivities often last until early morning.
Holidays
And Observance
Cities
for Life Day
International
Computer Security Day
National
Mason Jar Day
National
Meth Awareness Day
National
Mousse Day
National
Personal Space Day
Perpetual
Youth Day
Small
Business Saturday
Stay
Home Because You're Well Day
World
Day of Giving
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