What Happened on January 30?
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EVENTS ON JANUARY 30
Explore the most important historical events that happened on January 30, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Turkey
Year:
1925
The Government of Turkey expels Patriarch Constantine VI from Istanbul.
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Mazda
Year:
1920
Japanese carmaker Mazda is founded, initially as a cork-producing company.
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USS Terry (DD-25)
Year:
1911
The destroyer USS Terry makes the first airplane rescue at sea saving the life of Douglas McCurdy 16 kilometres (10 miles) from Havana, Cuba.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Year:
1908
Indian pacifist and leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is released from prison by Jan C. Smuts after being tried and sentenced to two months in jail earlier in the month.
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Politburo of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Year:
1930
The Politburo of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union orders the confiscation of lands belonging to the Kulaks in a campaign of Dekulakization, resulting in the executions and forced deportations of millions.
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Adolf Hitler's rise to power
Year:
1933
Adolf Hitler's rise to power: Hitler takes office as the Chancellor of Germany.
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Raid at Cabanatuan
Year:
1945
World War II: Raid at Cabanatuan: One hundred and twenty-six American Rangers and Filipino resistance fighters liberate over 500 Allied prisoners from the Japanese-controlled Cabanatuan POW camp.
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World Health Organization
Year:
2020
The World Health Organization declares the COVID-19 pandemic to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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BIRTHS ON JANUARY 30
Discover famous people and historical figures born on January 30, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Paul Seymour (basketball)
Year of birth:
1928
Paul Seymour, American basketball player and coach (died 1998)
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Olof Palme
Year of birth:
1927
Olof Palme, Swedish statesman, 26th Prime Minister of Sweden (died 1986)
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Douglas Engelbart
Year of birth:
1925
Douglas Engelbart, American computer scientist, invented the computer mouse (died 2013)
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Harold Prince
Year of birth:
1928
Harold Prince, American director and producer (died 2019)
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Lucille Teasdale-Corti
Year of birth:
1929
Lucille Teasdale-Corti, Canadian-Italian physician and humanitarian (died 1996)
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Gene Hackman
Year of birth:
1930
Gene Hackman, American actor and author (died 2025)
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Magnus Malan
Year of birth:
1930
Magnus Malan, South African general and politician, South African Minister of Defence (died 2011)
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Hugh Tayfield
Year of birth:
1929
Hugh Tayfield, South African cricketer (died 1994)
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DEATHS ON JANUARY 30
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on January 30, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Ferdinand Porsche
Year of death:
1951
Ferdinand Porsche, Austrian-German engineer and businessman, founded Porsche (born 1875)
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Ernst Heinkel
Year of death:
1958
Ernst Heinkel, German engineer and businessman; founded the Heinkel Aircraft Company (born 1888)
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Jean Crotti
Year of death:
1958
Jean Crotti, Swiss painter (born 1878)
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Manuel de Abreu
Year of death:
1962
Manuel de Abreu, Brazilian physician and engineer (born 1894)
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Arthur Coningham (RAF officer)
Year of death:
1948
Arthur Coningham, Australian air marshal (born 1895)
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Mahatma Gandhi
Year of death:
1948
Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule (born 1869)
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Barbara La Marr
Year of death:
1926
Barbara La Marr, American actress (born 1896)
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Johannes Fibiger
Year of death:
1928
Johannes Fibiger, Danish physician and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1867)
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HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 30
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on January 30 around the world.
List of Teachers' Days
Christian Feast Day: Three Holy Hierarchs (Eastern Orthodox), and its related observances: Teacher's Day (Greece)
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Savina of Milan
Christian Feast Day: Savina
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Mutien-Marie Wiaux
Christian Feast Day: Mutien-Marie Wiaux
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January 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian Feast Day: January 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Day of Azerbaijani customs (Azerbaijan)
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School Day of Non-violence and Peace
Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, and its related observances: School Day of Non-violence and Peace (Spain)
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Saudade
Day of Saudade (Brazil)
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Adelelmus of Burgos
Christian Feast Day: Adelelmus of Burgos
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