1. On November 30, 1817, Mississippi was officially admitted as the 20th state of the United States of America. This momentous occasion marked a significant milestone in the state's history as it gained representation in the federal government and solidified its place as an American state.

2. On November 30, 1955, a landmark decision was made by the Mississippi Supreme Court in the case of Aaron Henry v. State of Mississippi. The court ruled that the state's segregation laws were unconstitutional, paving the way for sweeping changes in civil rights legislation throughout the state and country.

3. November 30, 1864 marked the start of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea during the American Civil War. The Union Army embarked on a daring campaign that would result in the defeat of the Confederate forces and the eventual end of the war.

4. On November 30, 1898, a mass lynching occurred in Senatobia, Mississippi, resulting in the deaths of two black men accused of assaulting a white woman. This horrific act of violence highlights the deep racial tensions that existed in Mississippi at the turn of the 20th century and has had lasting implications on the state's history and culture.

5. On November 30, 1968, Charles Hardin Holley, better known as Buddy Holly, was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Holly's career took off in the 1950s and he became one of the most influential musicians of his time, inspiring generations of artists in rock, country, and other genres. Holly died in a plane crash in 1959, but his music continues to be celebrated and enjoyed around the world.