1. In 1799, Kentucky's Governor Garrard signed a bill abolishing imprisonment for debtors. The law made Kentucky one of the first states to end the practice of imprisoning individuals for not being able to pay off their debts.

2. In 1864, Union forces under General John Schofield attacked Confederate forces led by General John Bell Hood at the Battle of Franklin. The battle was one of the bloodiest of the Civil War and saw significant casualties on both sides.

3. In 1929, Louisville's Brown Theatre opened its doors on November 30th. The theater was built in a classical style and quickly became one of the premier venues for live performances in the region.

4. In 1930, poet and author Wendell Berry was born in Henry County, Kentucky. Known for his work on rural life and the environment, Berry has become one of Kentucky's most beloved literary figures.

5. In 1955, famed basketball coach Adolph Rupp led the University of Kentucky Wildcats to a victory over Notre Dame in the first nationally televised college basketball game. The game helped to establish Kentucky as a basketball powerhouse and cemented Rupp's legacy as one of the greatest coaches of all time.