November 30: What Happened on This Day in History
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.
What happened on November 30?
Here's what happened on November 30th in history:
- 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.
- 1973: M.T. Ghani, at the remarkable age of 44, scored an impressive 104 runs on his first-class (FC) debut for Commerce Bank of Pakistan, demonstrating exceptional skill and late-career athletic achievement.
- 1972: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) implements a ban on the Paul McCartney and Wings song 'Hi, Hi, Hi', likely due to controversial lyrical content.
- 1971: Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, a renowned Puerto Rican baseball player, was born. Rodriguez would later become one of the most celebrated catchers in Major League Baseball history, known for his exceptional defensive skills and offensive prowess.
What famous birthdays are on November 30?
On November 30th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Kaley Cuoco (1985)Kaley cuoco is an american actress best known for her role as penny on the popular tv show the big bang theory.
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Clay Aiken (1978)Clay aiken is an american singer who rose to fame as the runner-up on the second season of american idol.
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Virginia Mayo (1920)An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Geeta Bali (1930)Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.
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Elisha Cuthbert (1982)Elisha Cuthbert is a Canadian actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows, including 'The Girl Next Door' and '24'.
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Ben Stiller (1965)American actor, director, writer, and writer, who is best known for his role in 1998's smash comedy "thereaeur(tm), something about mary".
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Billy Idol (1955)An english rock musician, who was first famous in the punk rock era when he was a member generation x. after that, he began a solo career...
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Gemma Chan (1982)Gemma chan is a british actress known for her roles in crazy rich asians and captain marvel.
How to check someone's birthday?
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Who died on November 30?
On November 30th the following celebrities died:
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Paul Walker (2013)Paul walker was an american actor known for his role in the fast and furious film series.
![Jim Nabors]()
Jim Nabors (2017)Jim nabors was an american actor and singer best known for his role as gomer pyle on the andy griffith show and gomer pyle, u.s.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel Knievel (2007)American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
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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 zodiac sign is associated with the day November 30?
The zodiac sign associated with November 30th is Sagittarius according to the Western Zodiac.
