On this day: November 30

POSTED: 08:03 PM PST Nov 29, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Nov 29, 2012 

Mark Twain is born, Lucy and Desi elope, civil war breaks out in Palestine, Bing and Bowie sing a Christmas duet, and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is released, all on this day.

OTD November 30 - England vs Scotland
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1872: The first-ever international soccer match takes place at the Hamilton Crescent cricket ground in Glasgow, Scotland, between Scotland and England. The game ends in a goalless draw and is watched by a crowd of 4,000. Pictured is an illustration of the game.

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