1. Kansas became the 34th state: November 30, 1861 marks the day when Kansas officially became the 34th state in the United States of America. It joined the Union as a free state, meaning that slavery was not allowed within its borders.

2. KU football's first conference win: On November 30, 1895, the University of Kansas football team won its first-ever conference game, beating Nebraska 10-8. The victory came in just the second year of the team's existence.

3. The deadliest tornado on record: One of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history hit the town of Udall, Kansas on November 30, 1954. The F5 tornado killed 80 people and injured hundreds more. The town was nearly wiped off the map, with many of its buildings destroyed.

4. The first woman elected to the Kansas Senate: On November 30, 1976, Mary Pilcher Cook was elected to the Kansas Senate from District 10. She became the first woman to be elected to the state Senate in Kansas history.

5. Wichita State University wins national championship: On November 30, 2013, the Wichita State University men's basketball team won the NIT Season Tip-Off, a prestigious early-season tournament. The Shockers went on to have a historic season, finishing the year with a 35-1 record and advancing to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.