1. The District of Columbia was established on November 30, 1800, when the city of Washington was selected as the new capital of the United States. The city was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.

2. The Washington Monument, one of the most iconic landmarks in the District of Columbia, was completed on November 30, 1884. It stands at 555 feet tall and is the tallest stone structure in the world.

3. The Library of Congress, the largest library in the world with more than 170 million items, was established on November 30, 1800. The library's collection includes books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other materials.

4. On November 30, 1983, the District of Columbia became the first jurisdiction in the United States to legalize the medical use of marijuana. More recently, in 2014, the city legalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use.

5. The historic Ford's Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, reopened as a working theater on November 30, 1968, after being closed for over 100 years. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and performance venue.