International Computer Security Day: Observed annually on November 30th to raise awareness about computer security and to promote best practices for protecting information and electronic devices.
International Day of Cities for Life: A day that aims to raise awareness about the abolition of the death penalty and to promote the protection of human rights.
St. Andrew’s Day: Celebrated annually on November 30th in Scotland and other parts of the world to commemorate the patron saint of Scotland.
National Mason Jar Day: A day to celebrate the versatility and usefulness of mason jars in cooking, decorating, and storing items.
National Methamphetamine Awareness Day: Observed annually on November 30th in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of methamphetamine abuse and addiction.
National Mousse Day: A day to celebrate the creamy and fluffy dessert made with whipped cream and eggs.
National Personal Space Day: A day to recognize the importance of personal space and to promote respect for boundaries and privacy.
1782: The United States and Great Britain sign a preliminary peace treaty in Paris, which ends the American Revolutionary War.
1803: Spain cedes Louisiana to France in the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, which sets the stage for the Louisiana Purchase by the United States the following year.
1872: The first-ever international football (soccer) match is played in Glasgow, Scotland, between Scotland and England. The match ends in a 0-0 draw.
1936: The anti-Comintern pact is signed by Germany and Japan, which forms a political and military alliance against the Soviet Union and the Communist International.
1966: Barbados gains independence from Great Britain and becomes a sovereign state within the Commonwealth.
1995: US President Bill Clinton visits Northern Ireland and becomes the first sitting US president to visit the country.
2013: China launches its first unmanned lunar lander, Chang’e 3, which carries the Yutu rover to explore the surface of the moon.