What Happened on November 30, 1786

Historical Events

Death Penalty First Abolished

Grand Duke of Tuscany Leopold II promulgates a penal reform, making his the 1st state to abolish the death penalty. November 30 commemorated as Cities for Life Day.

Famous Deaths

  • Bernardo de Gálvez, Spanish military leader and colonial administrator (Spanish Governor of Louisiana and Cuba, 1777-83, Viceroy of New Spain, 1785-6), dies of typhus at 40
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About November 30, 1786

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius