Advertisement UExpress LIFE PARENTING HOME PETS HEALTH ASTROLOGY ODDITIES A-Z SEARCH Andrews McMeel Almanac by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication Latest About Archives ODDITIES Andrews McMeel Almanac for November 30, 2021 by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication ANDREWS MCMEEL ALMANAC | NOVEMBER 30TH, 2021 ANDREWS MCMEEL ALMANAC Today is the 334th day of 2021 and the 70th day of autumn. TODAY'S HISTORY: In 1782, provisional articles of peace were signed in Paris between Britain and the United States, under which Britain recognized U.S. independence. In 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill, a major gun-control measure. In 1999, Exxon Corp. and Mobil Corp. completed their merger, creating the largest publicly held oil company in the world. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), clergyman/satirist; Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) (1835-1910), writer; Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British politician; Dick Clark (1929-2012), TV personality/producer; Bill Walsh (1931-2007), football coach; Abbie Hoffman (1936-1989), political activist; Ridley Scott (1937- ), filmmaker; Mandy Patinkin (1952- ), singer/actor; Billy Idol (1955- ), singer-songwriter; Bo Jackson (1962- ), football and baseball player; Ben Stiller (1965- ), actor; Amy Ryan (1969- ), actress; Clay Aiken (1978- ), singer; Chrissy Teigen (1985- ), TV personality; Magnus Carlsen (1990- ), chess grandmaster. TODAY'S FACT: Mark Twain published a number of pieces in newspapers and periodicals under a variety of pen names, including Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass, W. Epaminondas Adrastus Blab and John Snooks. TODAY'S SPORTS: In 1991, the U.S. women's soccer team defeated Norway 2-1 to win the first Women's World Cup. TODAY'S QUOTE: "Politics are almost as exciting as war, and -- quite as dangerous ... In war, you can only be killed once. But in politics, many times." -- Winston Churchill TODAY'S NUMBER: 33 million -- certified units sold of Michael Jackson's "Thriller," making it the best-selling solo album of all time, according to Business Insider. The album was released on this day in 1982. TODAY'S MOON: Between last quarter moon (Nov. 27) and new moon (Dec. 4). VIEW COMMENTS ODDITIES Andrews McMeel Almanac for November 29, 2021 by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication ANDREWS MCMEEL ALMANAC | NOVEMBER 29TH, 2021 ANDREWS MCMEEL ALMANAC Today is the 333rd day of 2021 and the 69th day of autumn. TODAY'S HISTORY: In 1929, Richard Byrd, Brent Balchen, Harold June and Ashley McKinley became the first men to fly over the South Pole. In 1947, the United Nations approved the partition of Palestine between Arabs and Jews. READ MORE ODDITIES Andrews McMeel Almanac for November 28, 2021 by the Editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication ANDREWS MCMEEL ALMANAC | NOVEMBER 28TH, 2021 ANDREWS MCMEEL ALMANAC Today is the 332nd day of 2021 and the 68th day of autumn. TODAY'S HISTORY: In 1895, the first automobile race in the United States was held in Chicago. In 1905, Arthur Griffith formed the Sinn Fein political party, with the goal of independence for all of Ireland. In 2016, a chartered plane carrying the Chapecoense football team of Brazil crashed in Colombia, killing 71 of its 77 passengers. READ MORE LOAD MORE ARTICLES Next up: More trusted advice from... Do Just One Thing for November 30, 2021 Do Just One Thing for November 29, 2021 Do Just One Thing for November 28, 2021 Most People With MS Have Relapsing-Remitting Type No Such Thing As Harmless Tobacco Products Gut Microbiome Makeup Can Determine Ability To Lose Weight Astro Advice Weekly for November 28, 2021 Astro Advice Weekly for November 21, 2021 Astro Advice Weekly for November 14, 2021 UExpress Life Parenting Home Pets Health Astrology Oddities A-Z About Contact Submissions Terms of Service Privacy Policy GDPR Privacy Settings ©2021 Andrews McMeel Universal