What Happened on September 30?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 30
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 30, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
RMS Mauretania (1906)
Year:
1909
The Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania makes a record-breaking westbound crossing of the Atlantic, that will not be bettered for 20 years.
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McKinley National Memorial
Year:
1907
The McKinley National Memorial, the final resting place of assassinated U.S. President William McKinley and his family, is dedicated in Canton, Ohio.
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Royal Galician Academy
Year:
1906
The Royal Galician Academy, the Galician language's biggest linguistic authority, is established in La Coruña, Spain.
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Jack the Ripper
Year:
1888
Jack the Ripper kills his third and fourth victims, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes.
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World War I
Year:
1915
World War I: Radoje Ljutovac becomes the first soldier in history to shoot down an enemy aircraft with ground-to-air fire.
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Ukrainian War of Independence
Year:
1918
Ukrainian War of Independence: Insurgent forces led by Nestor Makhno defeats the Central Powers at the battle of Dibrivka.
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Munich Agreement
Year:
1938
Britain, France, Germany and Italy sign the Munich Agreement, whereby Germany annexes the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia.
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League of Nations
Year:
1938
The League of Nations unanimously outlaws "intentional bombings of civilian populations".
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 30
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 30, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Johnny Mathis
Year of birth:
1935
Johnny Mathis, American singer and actor
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Jim Sasser
Year of birth:
1936
Jim Sasser, American lawyer and politician, 6th United States Ambassador to China (died 2024)
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Udo Jürgens
Year of birth:
1934
Udo Jürgens, Austrian-Swiss singer-songwriter and pianist (died 2014)
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Anna Kashfi
Year of birth:
1934
Anna Kashfi, Indian-American actress (died 2015)
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Cissy Houston
Year of birth:
1933
Cissy Houston, American singer (died 2024)
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Gary Hocking
Year of birth:
1937
Gary Hocking, Rhodesian motorcycle racer (died 1962)
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Valentyn Silvestrov
Year of birth:
1937
Valentyn Sylvestrov, Ukrainian pianist and composer
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Len Cariou
Year of birth:
1939
Len Cariou, Canadian actor
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 30
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 30, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Henry Barwell
Year of death:
1959
Henry Barwell, Australian politician, 28th Premier of South Australia (born 1877)
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Onésime Gagnon
Year of death:
1961
Onésime Gagnon, Canadian scholar and politician, 20th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec (born 1888)
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Peter Pitseolak
Year of death:
1973
Peter Pitseolak, Canadian photographer and author (born 1902)
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Carlos Prats
Year of death:
1974
Carlos Prats, Chilean general and politician, Chilean Minister of Defense (born 1915)
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James Dean
Year of death:
1955
James Dean, American actor (born 1931)
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Takashi Sakai
Year of death:
1946
Takashi Sakai, Japanese general and politician, Governor of Hong Kong (born 1887)
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Fanya Baron
Year of death:
1921
Fanya Baron, Lithuanian Jewish anarchist (born 1887)
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Hans-Joachim Marseille
Year of death:
1942
Hans-Joachim Marseille, German captain and pilot (born 1919)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 30
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 30 around the world.
Gregory the Illuminator
Christian feast day: Gregory the Illuminator
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Jerome
Christian feast day: Jerome
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September 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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International Translation Day
International Translation Day (International Federation of Translators)
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or Orange Shirt Day (Canada)
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Public holidays in Mexico
Birth of Morelos (Mexico)
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Independence Day (Botswana)
Independence Day (Botswana) or Botswana Day, celebrates the independence of Botswana from United Kingdom in 1966.
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Honorius of Canterbury
Christian feast day: Honorius of Canterbury
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