On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
November 30
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Mutesa II, Kabaka of Buganda, was temporarily deposed and exiled to London by Andrew Cohen, the British governor of Uganda.
Wikipedia: Mutesa II of Buganda
A meteorite crashed through a roof in Sylacauga, Alabama, and hit a sleeping woman in the first verified case of a human being injured by an extraterrestrial object.
Wikipedia: Sylacauga (meteorite)
The Wall, a rock opera and concept album by the English band Pink Floyd, was first released.
Wikipedia: The Wall
A series of protests by anti-globalization activists against the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference of 1999 in Seattle forced the cancellation of the opening ceremonies.
Wikipedia: 1999 Seattle WTO protests
John Sentamu was enthroned as Archbishop of York, becoming the first black archbishop in the Church of England.
Wikipedia: John Sentamu
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake (aftermath pictured) hit Anchorage, Alaska, causing 117 injuries.
Wikipedia: 2018 Anchorage earthquake