What Happened on July 30?
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EVENTS ON JULY 30
Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 30, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
American Civil War
Year:
1864
American Civil War: Battle of the Crater: Union forces attempt to break Confederate lines at Petersburg, Virginia by exploding a large bomb under their trenches.
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Steamboat
Year:
1865
The steamboat Brother Jonathan sinks off the coast of Crescent City, California, killing 225 passengers, the deadliest shipwreck on the Pacific Coast of the U.S. at the time.
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American Indian Wars
Year:
1863
American Indian Wars: Representatives of the United States and tribal leaders including Chief Pocatello (of the Shoshone) sign the Treaty of Box Elder.
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Valuev Circular
Year:
1863
Valuev Circular banned the publication of religious, educational and training books in Ukrainian in the Russian Empire.
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Grand Combin
Year:
1859
First ascent of Grand Combin, one of the highest summits in the Alps.
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New Orleans Massacre of 1866
Year:
1866
Armed Confederate veterans in New Orleans riot against a meeting of Radical Republicans, killing 48 people and injuring another 100.
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Staten Island Ferry
Year:
1871
The Staten Island Ferry Westfield's boiler explodes, killing over 85 people.
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Walt Disney
Year:
1932
Premiere of Walt Disney's Flowers and Trees, the first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first Academy Award winning cartoon short.
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BIRTHS ON JULY 30
Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 30, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Jonathan Mann (physician)
Year of birth:
1947
Jonathan Mann, American physician and author (died 1998)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Year of birth:
1947
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician, 38th Governor of California
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Neil Bonnett
Year of birth:
1946
Neil Bonnett, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 1994)
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Jeffrey Hammond
Year of birth:
1946
Jeffrey Hammond, English bass player
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Françoise Barré-Sinoussi
Year of birth:
1947
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, French virologist and biologist, Nobel Prize laureate
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William Atherton
Year of birth:
1947
William Atherton, American actor and producer
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Jean Reno
Year of birth:
1948
Jean Reno, Spanish-French actor
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Otis Taylor (musician)
Year of birth:
1948
Otis Taylor, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
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DEATHS ON JULY 30
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 30, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Thomas Hollway
Year of death:
1971
Thomas Hollway, Australian politician, 36th Premier of Victoria (born 1906)
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Walter Murdoch
Year of death:
1970
Walter Murdoch, Scottish-Australian academic (born 1874)
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James Blish
Year of death:
1975
James Blish, American author and critic (born 1921)
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Lynn Fontanne
Year of death:
1983
Lynn Fontanne, English actress (born 1887)
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Howard Dietz
Year of death:
1983
Howard Dietz, American songwriter and publicist (born 1896)
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George Szell
Year of death:
1970
George Szell, Hungarian-American conductor and composer (born 1897)
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Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
Year of death:
1965
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, Japanese author and playwright (born 1886)
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Albert Gustaf Dahlman
Year of death:
1920
Albert Gustaf Dahlman, Swedish executioner (born 1848)
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HOLIDAYS ON JULY 30
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 30 around the world.
Abdon and Sennen
Christian feast day: Abdon and Sennen
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Solanus Casey
Christian feast day: Solanus Casey
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July 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Friendship Day
International Day of Friendship (international), and its related observances: Día del Amigo (Paraguay)
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Rufinus of Assisi
Christian feast day: Rufinus of Assisi
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Tatwine
Christian feast day: Tatwine
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Robert Barnes (martyr)
Christian feast day: Robert Barnes (Lutheran)
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Peter Chrysologus
Christian feast day: Peter Chrysologus
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