1782The United States and Britain Sign the Preliminary Articles of Peace
On this day in 1782, representatives of the United States and Britain signed the Preliminary Articles of Peace, marking a crucial step towards the end of the American Revolutionary War and the recognition of U.S. independence.
1872The World’s First International Football Match
November 30th, 1872, witnessed the world’s first international football (soccer) match, played between England and Scotland in Glasgow. This historic event laid the foundation for the global phenomenon of football.
1936The Crystal Palace Burns Down
The iconic Crystal Palace in London, originally built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, was destroyed by fire on November 30th, 1936. The loss of this architectural marvel marked the end of an era.