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Today, around the world
Thursday, November 30. What the world marks, and the firsts that happened on this day.
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What the world marks
United Arab EmiratesCommemoration DayPublic holiday in the UAE, 30 November / 1 December
IsraelDay to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from the Arab Countries and IranRemembrance day
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Barbados from the United Kingdom in 1966
BeninNational Day
South AfricaRegina Mundi DayLargest Roman Catholic church in South Africa
ScotlandSaint Andrew's DayFeast day celebrated on 30 November
United NationsDay of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical WarfareAnnual commemorative event
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Firsts, not anniversaries
2005John Sentamu becomes the first black archbishop in the Church of England with his enthronement as the 97th Archbishop of York.23 years ago
1967The Pakistan Peoples Party is founded by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who becomes its first chairman.61 years ago
1872The first-ever international football match takes place at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, between Scotland and England.156 years ago
1803In New Orleans, Spanish representatives officially transfer the Louisiana Territory to the French First Republic.225 years ago
1786The Grand Duchy of Tuscany, under Pietro Leopoldo I, becomes the first modern state to abolish the death penalty (later commemorated as Cities for Life Day).242 years ago
The week ahead, around the world
The same subject is marked on different dates almost everywhere.
Friday, Dec 1Great Union Day · Romania — 1918.
Monday, Dec 4St Barbara's Day · Germany · Austria — Cherry branches are cut and brought inside to bloom by Christmas.
Tuesday, Dec 5Sinterklaasavond · Netherlands — Gifts are given with a poem that teases the one who gets it.
Tuesday, Dec 5Father's Day · Thailand — The birthday of King Bhumibol.
Wednesday, Dec 6St Nicholas Day · Many countries — Children find sweets in the shoes they set out.
Wednesday, Dec 6Independence Day · Finland — 1917; two candles in every window.
Thursday, Dec 7Día de las Velitas · Colombia — Little Candles Day: candles and lanterns in every window and doorway.