[Fact 1 - The End of Hurricane Season]
Did you know that November 30th marks the official end of the Atlantic hurricane season? Yes, this is the day when meteorologists around the globe breathe a sigh of relief as the calendar turns away from peak hurricane activity. This is because hurricanes need warmer sea surface temperatures to form, and by November, these lower to the point where fewer hurricanes are likely to happen.
[Fact 2 - For Scots, It Is a Day of Celebration]
November 30th is actually a major celebration for Scottish people worldwide. The day is known as St. Andrew's Day, who is the patron saint of Scotland. Traditional Scottish foods, music, and dance are all part and parcel of this day's celebrations. People in Scotland also enjoy a bank holiday on this day.
[Fact 3 - A Live-Longevity Phenomenon]
According to a study published in the Journal of Aging Research, children born on November 30th are more likely to live to see their 100th birthday compared to those born on other dates. The research suggests that the month of one's birth can have a significant impact on long-term health and lifespan.
[Fact 4 - The Birth Date of A Renowned Mark Twain]
Mark Twain, one of America's most famous and beloved authors, was born on November 30th, in the year 1835. Icons like Twain certainly added much to the richness of this day's history.
[Fact 5 - The Day the Walking Man Walked]
November 30th remains significant in sporting history as well. On this day, in 1864, British professional pedestrian Edward Payson Weston completed his famous walk of 478 miles in 5 days and 18 hours. His accomplishment brought public attention to the sport of endurance walking or pedestrianism.
[Fact 6 - An Encounter of Epic Proportions]
On November 30th, 1954, the Hodges Meteorite made the headlines. The grapefruit-sized rock hurtled through the roof of a home in Alabama and hit a woman named Ann Hodges while she napped on her couch, marking the first verified account of a human being hit by a space rock.
[Fact 7 - Production of Tin Cans]
An innovative development happened on November 30, 1936. The first industrial production of tin cans was initiated. This was a significant step in the packaging and preservation industry that revolutionized food storage and transportation.
[Fact 8 - Historical Voice Transmission]
On November 30th, 1875, Alexander Graham Bell introduced a revolutionary invention. He publicly demonstrated his sound transmitters and receivers, marking a new era of communication with the telephone's invention.
[Fact 9 - Thriller Day]
November 30th is also a golden date in the music industry. Michael Jackson's groundbreaking album Thriller was released on this day in 1982. Thriller went on to be one of the world's best-selling music albums of all time.
[Fact 10 - Birthday of the 'Beautiful Game']
This day in 1872 marked the first official international football (soccer) match between Scotland and England. This historical game resulted in a no-score draw and paved the way for further development of the game loved worldwide.
[Fact 11 - The Dark Day]
November 30th, 1780, is remembered in New England as the “Dark Day” when day inexplicably turned into night over the region. It's thought to have been caused by a combination of smoke from forest fires, a thick fog, and cloud cover.
[Fact 12 - A Pioneer in Women's Rights]
On November 30th, 1835, the women's rights activist Sarah Grimké was born. Grimké is recognized as a national abolitionist and feminist whose works on equality and justice still resonate today.
[Fact 13 - The Launch of CNN Interactive]
On November 30th, 1995, Cable News Network, more commonly known as CNN, launched its websites named 'CNN Interactive.' This significant advancement marked CNN's entry into digital news and into people's computers via the internet.
[Fact 14 - Remembering Winston Churchill]
November 30th is also a day in history when the world bid farewell to one of its most significant political figures. In 1954, Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, retired from the House of Commons at the age of 89.
[Fact 15 - Popcorn Is Popping]
Popcorn lovers may be interested to know that their favorite snack was introduced to the English colonists by Native American Quadequina of the Wampanoag tribe, on November 30th, 1607.
[Fact 16 - First Talking Movie in Color]
History was made on November 30th, 1929, when “On With the Show”, the first all-color, all-talking movie, was released. This film marked a significant tune of advancement in the art of movie-making.
[Fact 17 - Barbados Independence Day]
November 30th is a national holiday in Barbados as it celebrates its Independence Day. The country gained its Independence from British rule on this day in 1966.
[Fact 18 - First Motorcycle Speed Race]
November 30, 1887, saw the first motorcycle speed race in Surrey, England. The 2-kilometer race was won by Charles Terront, marking an important milestone in racing history.
[Fact 19 - War of the Worlds Broadcasting Inquiry]
After the famous 1938 broadcast of "War of the Worlds" caused panic among many listeners, on November 30th of that year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began an inquiry into the incident, marking an important point in broadcasting regulation history.
[Fact 20 - An Unusual Twist for a Thanksgiving Day]
November 30th, in 1940, was recorded as the latest day ever for a U.S. Thanksgiving Day, due to a shift designed to extend the holiday shopping season. This one-time event was negatively referred to as “Franksgiving.” It reverted to its traditional day (the 4th Thursday in November) after 1941.