On This Day for 11/30 - Mark Twain and Sir Winston Churchill are born, Barbados achieves independence, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com] to your address book. On This Day November 30 Biography of the Day [Mark Twain.] [Mark Twain] American writer [Mark Twain], born this day in 1835, won worldwide acclaim for his stories of youthful adventures, especially The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Life on the Mississippi, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>] On This Day 1966: Independence of Barbados [Barbados], an island nation in the [Caribbean] situated about 100 miles (160 km) east of the [Windward Islands], had gained internal self-rule in 1961 and achieved its full independence from Britain on this day in 1966. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>] [Sign up now] for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2007: [Evel Knievel, 1974.…]American motorcycle daredevil [Evel Knievel]--who was known for his death-defying stunts, which included a spectacular jump over the fountains at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas (1968)--died in Clearwater, Florida. 1996: [Edward I.]A block of gray sandstone known as the [Stone of Scone] was returned to [Scotland], 700 years after it had been taken to England as war booty by King [Edward I]. 1979: [Pink Floyd…]The British rock band [Pink Floyd] released their 11th studio album, The Wall. 1939: [Finland]After Finland refused to grant the Soviet Union a naval base and other concessions in the fall of 1939, Soviet troops totaling about one million men attacked Finland on several fronts, initiating the [Russo-Finnish War]. 1936: [The transept of the Crystal Palace, designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, at the Great Exhibition of 1851, …]A fire virtually destroyed the [Crystal Palace], the giant exhibition hall that housed the Great Exhibition of 1851. 1924: [Shirley Chisholm, 1972.]Politician [Shirley Chisholm], the first African American woman to be elected to the [U.S. Congress], was born. 1908: [Takahira Kogoro, 1905.]The United States and Japan signed the [Root-Takahira Agreement], which averted a drift toward possible war through the mutual acknowledgment of certain international policies and spheres of influence in the Pacific. 1874: [Winston Churchill, photographed by Yousuf Karsh, 1941.]British statesman, orator, and author [Sir Winston Churchill] was born in Oxfordshire, England. 1782: [The Treaty of Paris, 1783.]Britain and the United States signed the preliminary articles of the Treaty of Paris as part of the [Peace of Paris], a collection of treaties concluding the American Revolution. 1718: [Charles XII, detail of an oil painting by David von Krafft after J.D. Swartz, 1706; in Gripsholm Castle, Sweden.…][Charles XII], king of [Sweden], was killed during a siege of the fortress of Fredriksten, east of Oslo Fjord, ending Sweden's “Age of Greatness.” A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set] The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]! Our Best-Selling Software! Access the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95]. Britannica on Facebook [Become a fan] on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter [Follow @Britannica] and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home] [Advocacy for Animals] [Newsletters] [Feedback] [Help] Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. Share: [Bebo] [Delicious] [Digg] [Facebook] [LinkedIn] [MySpace] [Reddit] [Twitter] Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here] and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. To unsubscribe [click here]. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2016 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy] — [Help]