Gerald of Wales made his first visit to Rome on November 30th 1199 

Gerald of Wales (c. 1146 – c. 1223), also known as Gerallt Gymro or Giraldus Cambrensis, was a medieval clergyman and chronicler. Born at Manorbier Castle in Pembrokeshire, he was of mixed Norman and Welsh descent. His father, William FitzOdo de Barry, was one of the most powerful Anglo-Norman barons in Wales and his mother Angharad was a first cousin of Rhys ap Gruffydd, the Lord Rhys.

Gerald became a royal clerk and in 1185 was chosen to accompany the future King John on an expedition to Ireland. He wrote an account of this journey and followed it with an account of Henry's conquest of Ireland.

Gerald was consequently selected to accompany Baldwin, the Archbishop of Canterbury on a tour of Wales in 1188, the purpose being to recruit for the Third Crusade. The 'Itinerarium Cambriae' (1191), an account of that journey, and the ' Descriptio Cambriae' (1194) remain valuable historical documents, significant for their descriptions of Welsh and Norman culture.

Born on this day 1945 in Brecon

Roger Glover - bass guitar player, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the bassist for the hard rock band Deep Purple. More recently, Glover has developed a solo career and has produced five albums to date.

Born on this day 1852 in Llangernyw, Conwy.

Sir Henry Jones - philosopher and academic. 

Henry Jones studied at Bangor Normal College, then on deciding to enter the Presbyterian ministry, he went to the University of Glasgow and later studied in Oxford and Germany. He was instrumental in the establishment of the University of Wales and the 'penny rate' for education. Jones was knighted in 1912.   

The new covered market hall at Builth Wells was opened on 30th November 1877.

Despite being an increasingly prosperous Spa town, in the 1870's, Builth – the main market town in the area – had no covered market hall, with farm produce being sold from stalls amongst the High Street livestock market.

In 1876, John Davies formed a limited company to construct a building which would combine market hall, assembly rooms and concert hall.  

The Assembly Rooms  could seat 500; at street level was a row of shops, and the market hall was at river level.

The building was opened with a grand ceremony attended by a large and fashionable crowd including 'a good sprinkling of the aristocracy of the neighbourhood.' The celebrations included concerts to raise funds for the clock that was to adorn the Hall's spire.