1. In 1835, Texans officially declared their independence from Mexico on November 30, which is now celebrated as Texas Independence Day.

2. In 1936, the Discovery Well was drilled in the Permian Basin, leading to the discovery of oil and drastically changing the economic landscape of Texas.

3. On November 30, 1996, the first game of the new Cowboys Stadium in Irving was played, marking a new era in Dallas Cowboys football.

4. In 1874, there was an infamous shoot-out in Rocksprings, Texas, between the outlaw John King Fisher and a group of Texas Rangers, resulting in the death of Fisher and several others.

5. November 30, 1962, marked the opening of the Houston Astrodome, which was the first domed stadium and paved the way for modern sports arenas.