November 30

Tuesday 30, 1999:

British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems merge to form BAE Systems, Europe's largest defence contractor and the fourth largest aerospace firm in the world.

Tuesday 30, 1993:

U.S. President Bill Clinton signs the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (the Brady Bill) into law.

Friday 30, 1979:

Rock band Pink Floyd release the mega-selling rock opera The Wall.

Saturday 30, 1940:

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are married in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Wednesday 30, 1864:

The Army of Tennessee led by General John Bell Hood mounts a dramatically unsuccessful frontal assault on Union positions around Franklin, Tennessee (Hood lost six generals and almost a third of his troops).