What Happened on November 30?

November 30 is Computer Security Day — lock down those passwords — on the same date America and Britain signed preliminary peace in 1782, Thriller dropped in 1982, and a meteorite famously bruised Ann Hodges in 1954.

• 1782 — U.S. and Britain sign preliminary peace articles in Paris

  On November 30, 1782, American and British negotiators signed preliminary articles of peace in Paris — a major step toward ending the Revolutionary War. Read the full story →

• 1872 — Scotland and England play the first official international soccer match

  On November 30, 1872, Scotland faced England in Glasgow — the first official international association football (soccer) match. Read the full story →

• 1936 — London's Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire

  On November 30, 1936, a massive fire destroyed the Crystal Palace — the glass-and-iron exhibition hall that had symbolized Victorian innovation. Read the full story →

• 1954 — A meteorite hits Ann Hodges in Alabama — the only modern case of a person struck by a space rock

  On November 30, 1954, a meteorite crashed through a Sylacauga, Alabama, roof and bruised Ann Hodges as she napped on a couch — a one-of-a-kind event. Read the full story →

• 1982 — Michael Jackson's Thriller album is released

  On November 30, 1982, Michael Jackson released Thriller — the best-selling album in history, packed with mega-hits and landmark music videos. Read the full story →

Famous birthdays

Mark Twain (1835–1910) · Winston Churchill (1874–1965) · Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) · Ridley Scott (1937)

Days & observances

Computer Security Day · National Mason Jar Day · National Mousse Day · Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare