December 30

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2013

A bombing took place on a trolleybus in Russia.

2006

The Madrid Barajas International Airport was bombed.

2005

Tropical Storm Zeta formed in the open Atlantic Ocean.

1997

The Wilaya of Relizane massacre occurred, 400 people were killed from four villages. It was the worst incident in Algeria’s insurgency.

1981

Stevie Wonder released 'That Girl,' which went on to win Billboard Song of the Year.

1968

Frank Sinatra first recorded 'My Way,' with lyrics written by Paul Anka based on the French song 'Comme d'habitude.'

1940

California's first freeway, Arroyo Seco Parkway, officially opened to traffic.

1939

The American drama movie 'Of Mice and Men' was released in the US.

1924

Astronomer Edwin Hubble formally announced the existence of other galactic systems at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society.

1922

The founding of the Soviet Union was announced.

1905

Frank Steunenberg, the former governor of Idaho, was assassinated outside his home.

1877

Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major premiered in Vienna.

1853

The United States bought 45,000 square miles of land from Mexico.

1813

British forces retaliated against the United States and burned Buffalo, New York, to the ground.