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Historical Events on November 30

  • Charles XII of Sweden

    1718

    King Charles XII of Sweden dies during a siege of the fortress of Fredriksten in Norway.

  • Balmis Expedition

    1803

    The Balmis Expedition starts in Spain with the aim of vaccinating millions against smallpox in Spanish America and Philippines. In New Orleans, Spanish representatives officially transfer the Louisiana Territory to a French representative. Just 20 days later, France transfers the same land to the United States as the Louisiana Purchase.

  • LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman

    1934

    The LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman becomes the first steam locomotive to be authenticated as reaching 100 mph.

  • The Crystal Palace

    1936

    In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire.

  • Winter War

    1939

    Winter War: Soviet forces cross the Finnish border in several places and bomb Helsinki and several other Finnish cities, starting the war.

  • 1947-48 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine

    1947

    Civil War in Mandatory Palestine begins, leading up to the creation of the state of Israel.

  • Barbados

    1966

    Barbados becomes independent from the United Kingdom.

  • Operation Desert Storm

    1995

    Official end of Operation Desert Storm.

  • John Sentamu

    2005

    John Sentamu becomes the first black archbishop in the Church of England with his enthronement as the 97th Archbishop of York.

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