30 November in Indian and World History
30 November in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 30 November is the birth anniversary of Jagdish Chandra Bose, Romila Thapar, Sudha Malhotra, and Maitreyi Pushpa.
30 November is also observed as the death anniversary of Gurujada Apparao, Rajiv Dixit, Inder Kumar Gujral, and Jarbom Gamlin.
Birth Anniversary
30 November in Indian history is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the following personalities:
Jagdish Chandra Bose (30 November 1858 – 23 November 1937), was an Indian physicist and phytologist. He has also written many great texts, some of which are based on the following topics, such as Reactions of living and non-living (1902), Reactions of plants (1906), Motivational mechanics of plants (1926), etc. He was born on 30 November 1858 in Memansingh village, Bengal (present-day Bangladesh).
Romila Thapar (30 November 1931), is an Indian historian and her main subject of study has been “Ancient Indian History”. She was born on 30 November 1931.
Sudha Malhotra is an Indian playback singer and actress. He achieved fame in a noticeably short time. The songs sung by him are still included in the favorite songs of the audience. He played as a playback singer in some popular Hindi films in the 1950s and 1960s such as ‘Arzoo’, ‘Dhool Ka Phool’, ‘Didi’, ‘Kala Pani’, ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’, ‘Ab Dilli Door Nahi’ and ‘Ab Dilli Door Nahi’. She also worked in ‘Dekh Kabira Roya’. She was last heard in 1982 in the song ‘Yeh Pyaar Tha Ya Kuch Aur Tha’ from Raj Kapoor’s film ‘Prem Rog’. Apart from Hindi songs, Sudha also sang many popular Marathi songs (Bhavjeet). Sudha Malhotra was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India. She was born on 30 November 1936 in Delhi.
Maitreyi Pushpa, a famous Hindi litterateur. She has been appointed as the Vice President of Hindi Academy, Delhi. Maitreyi Pushpa has made rural India a reality in her writings. A glimpse of both Braj and Bundela’s cultures is visible in his writings. Maitreyi Pushpa is the creator of the range of Rangeya Raghav and Phanishwar Nath Renu. She was born on 30 November 1944 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
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Death Anniversary
30 November in Indian history is observed as the death anniversary of the following personalities:
Gurujada Apparao (30 September 1861 – 30 November 1915), was a famous national poet of the modern Telugu language.
Rajiv Dixit (30 November 1967 – 30 November 2010), was an Indian social activist, public speaker, and promoter of Ayurveda. He was an enthusiastic promoter of Hindu activism and was the national secretary of Bharat Swabhiman Trust. He died on 30 November 2010.
Inder Kumar Gujral (4 December 1919 – 30 November 2012) was an Indian diplomat, politician, and freedom activist who served as the 12th prime minister of India from April 1997 to March 1998.
Jarbom Gamlin (16 April 1961 – 30 November 2014) was an Indian politician and a leader of the Indian National Congress political party in Arunachal Pradesh and briefly served as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Notable events on 30 November in Indian and World History
30 November 1731 – The earthquake in Beijing killed nearly a million people.
30 November 1759 – Emperor Alamgir II of Delhi was assassinated by his minister.
30 November 1872 – The first official international football match was played on this day.
30 November 1874 – Winston Churchill, a British statesman, and Nobel Prize Laureate, was born.
30 November 1935– Fernando Pessoa – a Portuguese poet, writer, literary critic, translator, publisher, and philosopher – died.
30 November 1939 – The then-Soviet Russia invaded Finland over a border dispute.
30 November 1961 – The then Soviet Union opposed Kuwait’s application for membership of the United Nations.
30 November 1965 – The Dolls Museum, Delhi was established by the famous cartoonist ‘K. Shankar Pillai’.
30 November 1989 – Hassan Fathy, an Egyptian architect known for his pioneering work in sustainable and vernacular architecture, died.
30 November 1994 – On this day, the tourist ship Ashele Lauro sank after a fire broke out in the ocean near Somalia.
30 November 1999 – The third session of the World Trade Organization started in the Northwest ‘Seattle’ of America.
30 November 2000 – Al Gore appealed for a recount in the US presidential election case.
30 November 2000 – Priyanka Chopra became Miss World.
30 November 2002 – the ICC warned of action against countries that did not play in Zimbabwe.
30 November 2004 – Bangladesh’s parliament passed a bill with 45 percent seats for women.
30 November 2008 – after the Mumbai terror attacks, the government announced the formation of the Federal Investigation Agency. The government has decided to extend the tenure of the SAT Rizvi Salary Committee.
30 November 2011 – the Pakistani government banned the world news channel BBC from broadcasting the documentary Secret Pakistan for showing it.
30 November Historical Significance
November 30 holds historical significance due to several notable events throughout history. In 1782, the United States and Great Britain signed the preliminary Treaty of Paris, formally ending the American Revolutionary War. Additionally, in 1874, Winston Churchill, the renowned British statesman and Prime Minister during World War II, was born. Furthermore, in 1995, the Dayton Agreement was reached, ending the Bosnian War and establishing peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. November 30 also marks the anniversary of the founding of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 1919, emphasizing humanitarian efforts worldwide. Lastly, in 2001, NASA’s Mars Odyssey spacecraft began its exploration of Mars, providing crucial data and insights into the planet’s geology and climate. These events collectively underscore the diverse historical importance of November 30.
Important Days of 30 November in History
Computer Security Day: This day raises awareness about the importance of computer security and encourages individuals and organizations to safeguard their digital assets.
St. Andrew’s Day: 30 November is observed as Saint Andrew’s Day. It is celebrated every year in Scotland and especially in the countries where Saint Andrew is the patron saint like Barbados, Bulgaria, Columbia, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Russia, Scotland, and Ukraine.
National Mason Jar Day: This day celebrates the iconic glass jars invented by John Landis Mason. Mason jars are widely used for canning, preserving, and crafting.
Cities for Life Day: Recognized by the international community, Cities for Life Day advocates for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide. It’s observed by various events and initiatives promoting human rights.
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