August 30: What Happened on This Day in History
August 30th marks the 242nd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 243rd in case of leap years). There are 123 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on August 30th in history, famous birthdays on August 30th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to August 30.
What happened on August 30?
Here's what happened on August 30th in history:
- 2021: The final American troops departed Afghanistan, marking the official end of the United States' two-decade-long military involvement in the region. This historic moment concluded a complex and controversial military engagement that began in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
- 2008: Over 70 Mexican cities organized mass demonstrations calling for more robust law enforcement and stronger measures to combat violent crime, reflecting growing public frustration with security challenges.
- 2006: Naguib Mahfouz, renowned Egyptian writer and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. A pivotal figure in Arabic literature, Mahfouz was known for his realistic novels depicting Egyptian society and was the first Arabic writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1988.
- 2002: Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig successfully negotiated a new four-year collective bargaining agreement between the players union and team owners, averting a potential work stoppage and ensuring continued play for the 2002 season.
- 1994: The Gund Arena (now known as Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse) officially opens in Cleveland, Ohio, serving as the home venue for the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA team.
- 1990: In a unique moment in Major League Baseball, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. became the first father-son duo to play on the same team (Seattle Mariners), both appearing in the first inning.
- 1987: Billy Mayfair emerges victorious in the 87th US Golf Amateur Championship, showcasing his exceptional golfing skills and competitive spirit.
- 1985: On August 30, 1985, no major historical events were recorded or documented. While this day might seem unremarkable, it represents a moment of relative global stability and routine during the mid-1980s.
- 1981: Professional golfer Joanne Carner secured victory at the Columbia Savings LPGA Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.
- 1975: KTW-AM, a radio station in Seattle, Washington, officially changed its call letters from KTW to KYAC (which would later become KKFX). This change represents a typical rebranding event in the local media landscape of the mid-1970s.
What famous birthdays are on August 30?
On August 30th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Ted Williams (1918)Ted Williams was a legendary American baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, renowned for his exceptional batting skills and military...
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Cameron Diaz (1972)Iconic Hollywood actress who dominated romantic comedies and action films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Fred MacMurray (1908)Renowned American actor famous for TV series 'My Three Sons' and classic films like 'Double Indemnity'.
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Kitty Wells (1919)Kitty Wells was a pioneering country music singer who revolutionized the genre and became the first female country star to achieve...
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Joan Blondell (1914)Prominent American film actress of the 1930s and 1940s, known for her comedic roles and distinctive husky voice.
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Peter Maffay (1949)Renowned German rock and pop singer-songwriter of Romanian origin, known for his influential music career spanning several decades.
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Peggy Lipton (1946)Iconic American actress known for her roles in groundbreaking TV series 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks', representing the counterculture and...
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Michael Chiklis (1963)Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his lead role in the critically acclaimed TV drama 'The Shield'.
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Lewis Black (1948)Lewis Black is a renowned stand-up comedian known for his angry, satirical comedy style, critically acclaimed comedy specials, and...
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Elden Henson (1977)Elden Henson is an American actor known for roles in sports movies like 'The Mighty Ducks' and 'Miracle', and for his portrayal of Foggy...
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Who died on August 30?
On August 30th the following celebrities died:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat Gopy (1997)Prominent Malayalam cinema actor who significantly contributed to Indian film art through critically acclaimed performances across multiple...
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles Bronson (2003)Iconic American actor known for tough-guy roles in action films, Charles Bronson rose from humble coal mining origins to become a Hollywood...
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Glenn Ford (2006)Renowned Canadian-American actor who starred in over 200 films, particularly famous for his Western movies and notable works like...
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Valerie Harper (2019)Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her iconic roles in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and its spin-off 'Rhoda', which made her a beloved...
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Wes Craven (2015)Legendary horror film director who revolutionized the genre with iconic movies like 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream'.
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- Mikhail Gorbachev (2022)
Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, instrumental in ending the Cold War and introducing reforms of glasnost and...
- Oliver Sacks (2015)
Renowned neurologist, author, and professor who wrote groundbreaking books about neurological disorders, including 'The Man Who Mistook His...
- Louise Brown (1996)
Louise Brown is the world's first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a groundbreaking medical achievement that...
- Max Factor (1938)
Polish-born American make-up artist and entrepreneur who revolutionized the cosmetics industry by founding the iconic Max Factor Company,...
What day of the year is August 30?
August 30th marks the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 243rd in case of leap years).
There are 123 days remaining until the end of the year.
August 30th is the 30th day of the month of August.
What day of the week is August 30?
On August 30th, 2025 the day of the week is Saturday.
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| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
What zodiac sign is associated with the day August 30?
The zodiac sign associated with August 30th is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.
