On this day in history

November 30

American

1782American and British negotiators sign the preliminary Treaty of Paris, recognizing United States independence.

American and British negotiators sign the preliminary Treaty of Paris, recognizing United States independence.

1982Michael Jackson releases Thriller, the album that will become the best selling record of all time.

Michael Jackson releases Thriller, the album that will become the best selling record of all time.

1999Tens of thousands of protesters shut down Seattle during the WTO summit in the Battle of Seattle.

Tens of thousands of protesters shut down Seattle during the WTO summit in the Battle of Seattle.

1939The Soviet Union invades Finland, beginning the Winter War; tiny Finland will humiliate the Red Army for month…

The Soviet Union invades Finland, beginning the Winter War; tiny Finland will humiliate the Red Army for months.

1016Cnut the Great becomes king of England after the death of Edmund Ironside, uniting England and Denmark.

Cnut the Great becomes king of England after the death of Edmund Ironside, uniting England and Denmark.

1872England and Scotland play to a scoreless draw in Glasgow in the first official international football match.

England and Scotland play to a scoreless draw in Glasgow in the first official international football match.