November 30: What Happened on This Day in History

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November 30th marks the 334th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 335th in case of leap years). There are 31 days remaining until the end of the year.

Discover what happened on November 30th in history, famous birthdays on November 30th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to November 30.

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What happened on November 30?

Here's what happened on November 30th in history:


  • 2022: The U.S. Senate passed a historic bill providing comprehensive legal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages, marking a significant milestone in civil rights legislation.
  • 2019: The London Bridge attacker, who had been previously imprisoned on terrorist charges, was involved in a significant security incident that raised concerns about the rehabilitation and monitoring of convicted terrorists.
  • 2009: Milorad Pavic, a renowned Serbian writer known for his innovative literary works, passed away at the age of 80. Pavic was famous for his experimental novels that challenged traditional narrative structures.
  • 2007: Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel, legendary American motorcycle daredevil, passed away from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 69. Known for his spectacular and dangerous motorcycle stunts, Knievel was an iconic figure in 20th-century American popular culture who pushed the boundaries of motorcycle performance and entertainment.
  • 2005: Surgeons in France successfully performed the world's first partial human face transplant, a groundbreaking medical procedure that would revolutionize reconstructive surgery and offer hope to patients with severe facial disfigurements.
  • 2003: Gertrude Ederle, a groundbreaking American swimmer who was the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926, passed away. Her remarkable achievement challenged gender norms and inspired future generations of female athletes.
  • 2001: Gary Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer, was arrested in Renton, Washington, marking the conclusion of a decades-long serial murder investigation. Ridgway was a prolific serial killer who targeted women, primarily sex workers and vulnerable individuals, in the King County area during the 1980s and early 1990s.
  • 1980: The theatrical production 'Banjo Dancing' concluded its run at the Century Theater in New York City after a brief 38-performance engagement.
  • 1979: Ted Koppel begins anchoring ABC News' nightly coverage of the Iranian Hostage Crisis, a pivotal moment in broadcast journalism that would bring the ongoing international conflict into American living rooms with unprecedented immediacy and depth.
  • 1974: The musical 'Mack & Mabel' ends its Broadway run at the Majestic Theater in New York City after 66 performances.
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What famous birthdays are on November 30?

On November 30th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco (1985)

    Kaley Cuoco is an American actress best known for her role as Penny on the popular sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' and her subsequent work in...

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete (1911)

    Iconic Mexican actor and singer known as 'El Charro Cantor' who was a major star of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, famous for his...

  • Marina Abramovic
    Marina Abramovic (1946)

    Marina Abramović is a pioneering Serbian performance artist renowned for her groundbreaking and often physically and emotionally challenging...

  • Ridley Scott
    Ridley Scott (1937)

    Acclaimed English film director and producer known for groundbreaking sci-fi and drama films like Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, and Thelma...

  • Gael García Bernal
    Gael García Bernal (1978)

    Gael García Bernal is an internationally acclaimed Mexican actor known for critically acclaimed films like 'Y Tu Mamá También' and 'The...

  • Clay Aiken
    Clay Aiken (1978)

    Clay Aiken is an American pop singer who gained national fame as the runner-up on American Idol in 2003.

  • Elisha Cuthbert
    Elisha Cuthbert (1982)

    Elisha Cuthbert is a prominent Canadian actress known for her memorable roles in comedy and drama, particularly in the TV series '24' and...

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume (1927)

    Robert Guillaume was a renowned African American actor and singer, best known for his Emmy Award-winning roles in television series 'Soap'...

  • Robert Kirkman
    Robert Kirkman (1978)

    Robert Kirkman is a renowned comic book writer and creator, best known for creating 'The Walking Dead' franchise which became a massive...

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo (1920)

    A prominent Hollywood actress known for her roles in film noir and comedies during the Golden Age of cinema, Mayo was a celebrated star who...

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Who died on November 30?

On November 30th the following celebrities died:


  • Paul Walker
    Paul Walker (2013)

    Paul Walker was a famous American actor best known for his iconic role in the Fast and Furious film franchise.

  • Jim Nabors
    Jim Nabors (2017)

    Jim Nabors was a beloved American actor and singer famous for his comedic role as Gomer Pyle in 'The Andy Griffith Show' and its spin-off...

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel (2007)

    Legendary American motorcycle stuntman who became a cultural icon through his death-defying motorcycle jumps and spectacular performances.

  • Lionel Stander
    Lionel Stander (1994)

    Lionel Stander was an American character actor known for his distinctive gravelly voice and roles in television and film, most famously as...

  • Zeppo Marx
    Zeppo Marx (1979)

    Zeppo Marx was the youngest of the famous Marx Brothers comedy team, known for his supporting roles in their early comedy films and later...

  • Joyce Grenfell
    Joyce Grenfell (1979)

    British comedian and mime artist renowned for her witty television and film monologues, with a versatile performance style and musical...

  • Jean Parker
    Jean Parker (2005)

    American actress (born 1915).

  • Oscar Wilde (1900)

    He was an irish-british poet, dramatist, and writer.

  • Alistair Darling (2023)

    Prominent British Labour Party politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2007 to 2010.

  • Fernando Pessoa (1935)

    Portuguese poet and considered to be the greatest poet in portugal during the 20th century.

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What day of the year is November 30?


November 30th marks the 334th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 335th in case of leap years).

There are 31 days remaining until the end of the year.

November 30th is the 30th day of the month of November.

What day of the week is November 30?

On November 30th, 2025 the day of the week is Sunday.

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day November 30?