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1955: This day ended an early bitterly cold spell in Montana when the mercury finally rose above 0 for the first time in over 5 days. Helena experienced 138 consecutive hours of subzero temperatures, including a reading of 29 below zero, which surpassed by seven degrees their previous record for the month of November. Missoula broke their November record by 12 degrees with a reading of 23 below zero.

2008: A strong tornado killed eight people in Molweni, South Africa, outside Durban. Cars were rolled, mud huts were completely scoured away, and brick houses were leveled.

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