Historical Events
- Cold War: In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear weapon reductions in Europe (the meetings ended inconclusively on December 17)
Righetti AL Rookie
NY Yankee Dave Righetti wins AL Rookie of Year Award
- Porn star John Holmes arrested on fugitive charges
- South Africa anti-apartheid advocate Bulelani Ngcuka arrested
Famous Birthdays
- Rich Harden, Canadian baseball player
- Swann Arlaud, French actor (Anatomy of a Fall), born in Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
Famous Deaths
- Robert H. Harris, American actor (Jake-The Goldbergs, Mirage), dies at 70
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About November 30, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Holidays: St. Andrew's Day (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
- #1 Song: Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar) - Julio Iglesias