November 30 in History

• 1718

  November 30, 1718:

  King Charles XII of Sweden is assassinated during a siege of the Fredriksten fortress.

• 1908

  November 30, 1908:

  The Root-Takahira Agreement is signed by Japan and the United States to prevent the possibility of going to war.

• 1936

  November 30, 1936:

  The Crystal Palace, a giant exhibition hall in Hyde Park, London is destroyed by fire.

• 1966

  November 30, 1966:

  The island of Barbados becomes fully independent of British colonial rule.

• 1974

  November 30, 1974:

  “Greatest Hits” by Elton John peaks at number 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

• 1982

  November 30, 1982:

  Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, “Thriller” is issued.

• November 30, 1982:

  “Gandhi”, a period biographical film based on Mahatma Gandhi’s life is released.

• 1999

  November 30, 1999:

  The oil and energy company, ExxonMobil is established through the amalgamation of Exxon and Mobil.

• 2001

  November 30, 2001:

  Notorious serial killer Gary Ridgway, who would later plead guilty to killing 48 women, is arrested in Washington.