History: November 30 (#4)

History: November 30 (#4)
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November 30, 1936 In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire.

Commentary

Commentary

On November 30, in the year 1936: In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire. The Crystal Palace was a cast iron and plate glass structure, original ly built in Hyde Park, London, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. Why November 30, 1936 matters: In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: November 30, 1936 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: In London, the Crystal Palace is destroyed by fire. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crystal_Palace (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)