In History, Today on November 30

The Battle of Narva took place during the Great Northern War, where Swedish forces under King Charles XII defeated a much larger Russian army.

The preliminary articles of peace, which would later become the Treaty of Paris, were signed in Paris, ending the American Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain.

The United States and Spain signed the Treaty of Aranjuez, which was part of the negotiations leading to the Louisiana Purchase.

The first-ever international football match took place between Scotland and England at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, ending in a 0-0 draw.

The Winter War began as the Soviet Union invaded Finland, leading to a conflict that lasted until March 1940.

The first modern instance of a meteorite striking a human occurred in Sylacauga, Alabama, when a meteorite crashed through a roof and hit Ann Hodges.

Barbados gained independence from the United Kingdom, becoming a sovereign nation within the Commonwealth.

Pink Floyd released their iconic album 'The Wall', which became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Michael Jackson released his sixth studio album, 'Thriller,' which became the best-selling album of all time.

The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act was signed into law by U.S. President Bill Clinton, instituting federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States.

Lionel Messi made his official debut for FC Barcelona in a UEFA Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.

John Sentamu was enthroned as the Archbishop of York, becoming the first black archbishop in the Church of England.

Typhoon Bopha, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Pablo, formed in the western Pacific Ocean and later became one of the deadliest typhoons to hit the Philippines.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Anchorage, Alaska, causing significant damage to infrastructure but no fatalities.

The United Nations announced that the world had reached a new milestone of 60 million COVID-19 cases globally.

Barbados officially became a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and inaugurating its first President, Sandra Mason.