🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on November 30:

2001 ─ The hunt for the Green River Killer ended with the arrest of Gary Ridgway in Washington and brought an infamous chapter of criminal history to a close.

1999 ─ Exxon and Mobil officially merged to create the oil giant ExxonMobil and reshape the petroleum industry.

1996 ─ A symbolic gray sandstone known as the Stone of Scone was returned to Scotland, a powerful gesture after centuries of English control.

1979 ─ British rock band Pink Floyd released their 11th studio album, The Wall, a concept album exploring themes of isolation and psychological struggle.

1966 ─ Barbados achieved independence, marking the island nation’s sovereignty from Britain and its entry into the Commonwealth.

1939 ─ With attacks on multiple fronts, Soviet forces launched an assault on Finland and sparked the Russo-Finnish War.

1936 ─ A massive fire virtually destroyed London’s famed Crystal Palace and reduced the historic structure to ruins.

1908 ─ The United States and Japan signed the Root-Takahira Agreement, which outlined peaceful relations between the two growing powers.

1782 ─ Britain and the United States signed the preliminary articles of the Treaty of Paris, laying the foundation for peace after the American Revolutionary War.

1718 ─ Charles XII of Sweden died during the siege of Fredriksten fortress, marking the end of his military campaigns.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On November 30, we’re singing to:

Jonathan Swift (1667) ─ Anglo-Irish author and clergyman best known for Gulliver’s Travels and his sharp satirical writing.

Mark Twain (1835) ─ American writer celebrated for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, often hailed as a master of humor and social commentary.

Winston Churchill (1874) ─ Prime Minister of the United Kingdom renowned for his leadership during World War II and his enduring influence on British politics.

Ridley Scott (1937) ─ British director and producer behind iconic films such as Alien and Blade Runner, known for his visual storytelling and genre-defining works.

Woody Allen (1935) ─ American actor, writer, and director whose unique blend of humor and introspection has shaped modern cinema.

Ben Stiller (1965) ─ American actor, writer, and director whose comedic talent has made him a household name through films such as Zoolander and Meet the Parents.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On November 30, we’re saying goodbye to:

Giovanni de’ Medici (1526) ─ Italian military leader known as "Giovanni delle Bande Nere," famed for his command of the Black Bands and influence during the Italian Wars.

Oscar Wilde (1900) ─ Irish author celebrated for his wit, whose works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest endure as classics.

George H. W. Bush (2018) ─ 41st president of the United States, remembered for his diplomatic skill in guiding the country through the end of the Cold War.

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