Meteorite Injury in Sylacauga, Alabama
A meteorite crashed through a roof in Sylacauga, Alabama, and hit a sleeping woman. This was the first verified case of a human being injured by an extraterrestrial object.
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 30 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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A meteorite crashed through a roof in Sylacauga, Alabama, and hit a sleeping woman. This was the first verified case of a human being injured by an extraterrestrial object.
The Wall, a rock opera and concept album by the English band Pink Floyd, was first released.
Protests by anti-globalization activists against the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference of 1999 in Seattle forced the cancellation of the opening ceremonies.
John Sentamu was enthroned as Archbishop of York, becoming the first black archbishop in the Church of England.
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit Anchorage, Alaska, causing 117 injuries. The aftermath was pictured.
Jiang Zemin was a Chinese politician, former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, and President of China.
Christine McVie was an English singer-songwriter and keyboard player.
Alistair Darling was a British politician and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Shane MacGowan was an Irish singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues.
Lou Carnesecca was an American basketball player and coach.
November 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Examples currently recorded for November 30 include Meteorite Injury in Sylacauga, Alabama (1954), Pink Floyd's The Wall Released (1979), WTO Protests in Seattle (1999). View all events →
People recorded as born on November 30 include Sofia Araújo, Marko Daňo, Lancey Foux. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on November 30 include Jiang Zemin, Christine McVie, Alistair Darling. View all →
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