TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT

Nov. 30, 1782

The United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris for ending the Revolutionary War; the Treaty of Paris was signed in September 1783.

ON THIS DATE

1981

The United States and the Soviet Union opened negotiations in Geneva aimed at reducing nuclear weapons in Europe.

1993

President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill, which required a five-day waiting period for handgun purchases and background checks of prospective buyers.

2004

“Jeopardy!” fans saw Ken Jennings end his 74-game winning streak as he lost to real estate agent Nancy Zerg.