What Happened on August 30?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 30
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 30, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Houston
Year:
1836
The city of Houston is founded by Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen.
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American Civil War
Year:
1862
American Civil War: Battle of Richmond: Confederates under Edmund Kirby Smith rout Union forces under General William "Bull" Nelson.
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Battle of Kulm
Year:
1813
First Battle of Kulm: French forces are defeated by an Austrian-Prussian-Russian alliance.
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Creek War
Year:
1813
Creek War: Fort Mims massacre: Creek "Red Sticks" kill over 500 settlers (including over 250 armed militia) in Fort Mims, north of Mobile, Alabama.
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Julius von Payer
Year:
1873
Austrian explorers Julius von Payer and Karl Weyprecht discover the archipelago of Franz Josef Land in the Arctic Sea.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 30
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 30, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Noel Harford
Year of birth:
1930
Noel Harford, New Zealand cricketer and basketball player (died 1981)
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Ian McNaught-Davis
Year of birth:
1929
Ian McNaught-Davis, English mountaineer and television host (died 2014)
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Johnny Mann
Year of birth:
1928
Johnny Mann, American singer-songwriter and conductor (died 2014)
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Don Getty
Year of birth:
1933
Don Getty, Canadian football player and politician, 11th Premier of Alberta (died 2016)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 30
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 30, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Konstantin Märska
Year of death:
1951
Konstantin Märska, Estonian director and cinematographer (born 1896)
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Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster
Year of death:
1954
Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster, Italian cardinal (born 1880)
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 30
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 30 around the world.
August 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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