1. Maine became a state on November 30, 1820. At the time, it was the 23rd state to be admitted to the Union.

2. On November 30, 1874, the first professional hockey game in the United States was played in Hallowell, Maine. The game was between the Montreal Victorias and a team of local players, and ended in a 1-1 tie.

3. The deadliest blizzard in Maine's history, known as the Great Thanksgiving Day Blizzard, began on November 30, 1950. The storm dropped more than 20 inches of snow in some areas and caused 38 deaths and more than $1 million in damages.

4. On November 30, 1968, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge opened to traffic, connecting Verona Island to the town of Prospect. The bridge, which rises 447 feet above the Penobscot River, is one of the tallest in the United States.

5. A major fire broke out at the Maine State House on November 30, 1931. The blaze started in the attic and quickly spread, causing extensive damage to the building. The fire was eventually brought under control, but not before it destroyed the governor's suite, the legislative hall, and numerous other offices and chambers.