Daily Archives: November 30, 2022

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ best-selling album of all time, released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)


Video: 'Billie Jean' (9 videos)

(Tuesday, November 30, 1982)Thriller by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, the best-selling recording album of all time with sales of 70 million copies worldwide, was released today by Epic Records. Continue reading Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ best-selling album of all time, released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)

United States and Britain sign preliminary peace articles in Paris for ending American Revolutionary War 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1782)


Video: '3rd September 1783: Treaty of Paris ends the American Revolutionary War'

(Saturday, November 30, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War, part of the Atlantic RevolutionsAmerican Revolution) — The preliminary Treaty of Paris was signed today in Paris, bringing the hostilities of the American Revolution between the United States and Great Britain to a close. Continue reading United States and Britain sign preliminary peace articles in Paris for ending American Revolutionary War 240 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1782)

World premiere of ‘Gandhi’ period biographical film held in New Delhi 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)


Video: 'Gandhi' trailer

(Tuesday, November 30, 1982, evening India Standard Time)Gandhi, a period biographical film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of nonviolent non-cooperative Indian independence movement against the British Empire during the 20th century, had its world premiere today in New Delhi. Continue reading World premiere of ‘Gandhi’ period biographical film held in New Delhi 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1982)