In 1954, Daniël François Malan PC, a South African politician who served as the fourth Prime Minister of South Africa, retired. Image by Wikipedia
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 30 November?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 1954, Daniël François Malan PC, a South African politician who served as the fourth Prime Minister of South Africa, retired. Image by Wikipedia
Look at what happened on this day 30 November in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 30 NOVEMBER
2005 | John Sentamu assumes the role of Archbishop of York, becoming the first black archbishop in the history of the Church of England.
2004 | Ken Jennings, a contestant on the game show Jeopardy!, concludes his remarkable run with 74 consecutive victories, marking the longest winning streak in the history of game shows and earning him over $3 million.
1998 | Exxon and Mobil oil companies reached a merger agreement worth $73.7 billion, forming Exxon-Mobil, the world’s largest company at the time.
1995 | The conclusion of Operation Desert Storm is officially declared.
1954 | D.F. Malan steps down from the position of Prime Minister.
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BIRTHDAYS
1993 | Lost Frequencies, DJ
1988 | Olurotimi Akinosho, known professionally as Rotimi, is a Nigerian-American actor and singer.
1951 | The South African actor, playwright, and singer was born on this day in Fort Beaufort in the Eastern Cape.
1985 | Furious Pete, Competitive Eater
1973 | Seven-time WWE Tag Team Champion with Edge and a six-time world champion with TNA Wrestling
DEATHS
2022 | John Hadl, Football Player died at 82
2018 | George H.W. Bush, US President died at 94
2017 | Terence Beesley, Movie Actor, died at 60
2014 | Pete Rodriguez, Football Coach died at 74
2013 | Paul Walker, Movie Actor died at 40
SPORTS
2002 | Chelsea secures a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sunderland, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches under the management of Claudio Ranieri. William Gallas’s volley breaks the deadlock in the second half after Sunderland’s resilient defense in the first half. Marcel Desailly and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink score late goals to secure the points.
ENTERTAINMENT
2012 | Rihanna secures the No.1 spot on the UK album chart with her seventh studio album, Unapologetic. The album features seven singles, including ‘Diamonds,’ which becomes Rihanna’s twelfth No.1 song, tying her with Madonna and The Supremes for the fourth most No.1 songs in the history of the chart.
AFRICA FACT
In 1116 AD, the residence of the Ghanaian Emperor is described as “A well-built castle, thoroughly fortified, adorned with sculptures and paintings, and featuring glass windows.”
