On This Day — March 30

🕰️ Notable Events on March 30

• 2017 — SpaceX conducts the world’s first reflight of an orbital class rocket.[1][2] Wikipedia ↗
• 2009 — Twelve gunmen attack the Manawan Police Academy in Lahore, Pakistan. Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Space Shuttle program: STS-3 Mission is completed with the landing of Columbia at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — U.S. President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John Hinckley, Jr.; three others are wounded in the same incident. Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Airey Neave, a British Member of Parliament, is killed by a car bomb as he exits the Palace of Westminster. The Irish National Liberation Army claims responsibility. Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Vietnam War: The Easter Offensive begins after North Vietnamese forces cross into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of South Vietnam. Wikipedia ↗
• 1965 — Vietnam War: A car bomb explodes in front of the United States Embassy, Saigon, killing 22 and wounding 183 others. Wikipedia ↗
• 1961 — The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs is signed in New York City. Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — A riot breaks out in Austurvöllur square in Reykjavík, when Iceland joins NATO. Wikipedia ↗
• 1945 — World War II: Soviet forces invade Austria and capture Vienna; Polish and Soviet forces liberate Danzig. Wikipedia ↗
• 1944 — World War II: Allied bombers conduct their most severe bombing run on Sofia, Bulgaria. Wikipedia ↗
• 1944 — Out of 795 Lancasters, Halifaxes and Mosquitos sent to attack Nuremberg, 95 bombers do not return, making it the largest RAF Bomber Command loss of the war. Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — Second Sino-Japanese War: Japan declares Nanking capital of a new Chinese puppet government, nominally controlled by Wang Jingwei. Wikipedia ↗
• 1939 — The Heinkel He 100 fighter sets a world airspeed record of 463 mph (745 km/h). Wikipedia ↗
• 1918 — Outburst of bloody March Events in Baku and other locations of Baku Governorate. Wikipedia ↗
• 1912 — Sultan Abd al-Hafid signs the Treaty of Fez, making Morocco a French protectorate. Wikipedia ↗
• 1899 — German Society of Chemistry issues an invitation to other national scientific organizations to appoint delegates to the International Committee on Atomic Weights. Wikipedia ↗
• 1885 — The Battle for Kushka triggers the Panjdeh Incident which nearly gives rise to war between the British Empire and Russian Empire. Wikipedia ↗
• 1870 — Texas is readmitted to the Union following Reconstruction. Wikipedia ↗
• 1867 — Alaska is purchased from Russia for $7.2 million, about 2-cent/acre ($4.19/km²), by United States Secretary of State William H. Seward. Wikipedia ↗
• 1863 — Danish prince Wilhelm Georg is chosen as King George of Greece. Wikipedia ↗
• 1856 — The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the Crimean War. Wikipedia ↗
• 1855 — Origins of the American Civil War: "Border Ruffians" from Missouri invade Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature. Wikipedia ↗
• 1844 — One of the most important battles of the Dominican War of Independence from Haiti takes place near the city of Santiago de los Caballeros. Wikipedia ↗
• 1842 — Ether anesthesia is used for the first time, in an operation by the American surgeon Dr. Crawford Long. Wikipedia ↗
• 1841 — The National Bank of Greece is founded in Athens. Wikipedia ↗
• 1822 — The Florida Territory is created in the United States. Wikipedia ↗
• 1815 — Joachim Murat issues the Rimini Proclamation which would later inspire Italian unification. Wikipedia ↗
• 1296 — Edward I sacks Berwick-upon-Tweed, during armed conflict between Scotland and England. Wikipedia ↗
• 1282 — The people of Sicily rebel against the Angevin king Charles I, in what becomes known as the Sicilian Vespers. Wikipedia ↗
• 598 — Balkan Campaign: The Avars lift the siege at the Byzantine stronghold of Tomis. Their leader Bayan I retreats north of the Danube River after the Avaro-Slavic hordes are decimated by the plague. Wikipedia ↗

🎂 Notable Births on March 30

• 1998 — Kalyn Ponga, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia ↗
• 1994 — Jetro Willems, Dutch footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1993 — Javid Bowen, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia ↗
• 1993 — Anitta, Brazilian singer and entertainer Wikipedia ↗
• 1990 — Michal Březina, Czech figure skater Wikipedia ↗
• 1989 — Chris Sale, American baseball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1989 — João Sousa, Portuguese tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1988 — Will Matthews, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia ↗
• 1988 — Thanasis Papazoglou, Greek footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1988 — Richard Sherman, American football player Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Trent Barreta, American wrestler Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Calum Elliot, Scottish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Kwok Kin Pong, Hong Kong footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Marc-Édouard Vlasic, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1986 — Sergio Ramos, Spanish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Giacomo Ricci, Italian race car driver Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Mario Ančić, Croatian tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Samantha Stosur, Australian tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Jérémie Aliadière, French footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Mark Hudson, English footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Philippe Mexès, French footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Javier Portillo, Spanish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Jason Dohring, American actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Jammal Brown, American football player Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Andrea Masi, Italian rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1980 — Ricardo Osorio, Mexican footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Norah Jones, American singer-songwriter and pianist Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, Ukrainian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Paweł Czapiewski, Polish runner Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Chris Paterson, Scottish rugby player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Bok van Blerk, South African singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1977 — Abhishek Chaubey, Indian director and screenwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1976 — Ty Conklin, American ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1976 — Obadele Thompson, Barbadian sprinter Wikipedia ↗
• 1976 — Troels Lund Poulsen, Danish politician, Minister for Education of Denmark Wikipedia ↗
• 1975 — Paul Griffen, New Zealand-Italian rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — Martin Love, Australian cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — Adam Goldstein, American keyboard player, DJ, and producer (d. 2009) Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — Jan Koller, Czech footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — Kareem Streete-Thompson, Caymanian-American long jumper Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Mili Avital, Israeli-American actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Emerson Thome, Brazilian footballer and scout Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Karel Poborský, Czech footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Mari Holden, American cyclist Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Mark Consuelos, American actor and television personality Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Tobias Hill, English poet and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1968 — Celine Dion, Canadian singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Christopher Bowman, American figure skater and coach (d. 2008) Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Richard Hutten, Dutch furniture designer Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Julie Richardson, New Zealand tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Efstratios Grivas, Greek chess player and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Dmitry Volkov, Russian swimmer Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Leonid Voloshin, Russian triple jumper Wikipedia ↗
• 1965 — Piers Morgan, English journalist and talk show host Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Vlado Bozinovski, Macedonian-Australian footballer and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Tracy Chapman, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia ↗
• 1963 — Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, Mongolian journalist and politician, 4th President of Mongolia Wikipedia ↗
• 1963 — Eli-Eri Moura, Brazilian composer and conductor Wikipedia ↗
• 1963 — Panagiotis Tsalouchidis, Greek footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — Mark Begich, American politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — MC Hammer, American rapper and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1961 — Mike Thackwell, New Zealand race car driver Wikipedia ↗
• 1961 — Doug Wickenheiser, Canadian-American ice hockey player (d. 1999) Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Laurie Graham, Canadian skier Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Bill Johnson, American skier (d. 2016) Wikipedia ↗
• 1959 — Martina Cole, English television host and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — Maurice LaMarche, Canadian voice actor and stand-up comedian Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — Joey Sindelar, American golfer Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Paul Reiser, American actor and comedian Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Bill Butler, Scottish educator and politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Juanito Oiarzabal, Spanish mountaineer Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Shahla Sherkat, Iranian journalist and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1955 — Randy VanWarmer, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2004) Wikipedia ↗
• 1952 — Stuart Dryburgh, English-New Zealand cinematographer Wikipedia ↗
• 1952 — Peter Knights, Australian footballer and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1951 — Tina Monzon-Palma, Filipino journalist Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Janet Browne, English-American historian and academic Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Grady Little, American baseball player, coach, and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Warren Snowdon, Australian educator and politician, 39th Australian Minister for Veterans' Affairs Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Liza Frulla, Canadian talk show host and politician, 3rd Minister of Canadian Heritage Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Dana Gillespie, English singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — Naomi Sims, American model and author (d. 2009) Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Nigel Jones, Baron Jones of Cheltenham, English computer programmer and politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Eddie Jordan, Irish race car driver and team owner, founded Jordan Grand Prix Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Mervyn King, English economist and academic Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Jim "Dandy" Mangrum, American rock singer (Black Oak Arkansas) Wikipedia ↗
• 1947 — Dick Roche, Irish politician, Minister of State for European Affairs Wikipedia ↗
• 1947 — Terje Venaas, Norwegian bassist Wikipedia ↗
• 1945 — Eric Clapton, English guitarist and singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1944 — Mark Wylea Erwin, American businessman and diplomat Wikipedia ↗
• 1944 — Brian Wilshire, Australian radio host Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Jay Traynor, American pop and doo-wop singer (d. 2014) Wikipedia ↗
• 1942 — Ruben Kun, Nauruan lawyer and politician, 14th President of Nauru (d. 2014) Wikipedia ↗
• 1942 — Tane Norton, New Zealand rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1942 — Kenneth Welsh, Canadian actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Graeme Edge, English singer-songwriter and drummer Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Ron Johnston, English geographer and academic Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Wasim Sajjad, Pakistani lawyer and politician, President of Pakistan Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Bob Smith, American soldier and politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — Norman Gifford, English cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — Jerry Lucas, American basketball player and educator Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — Hans Ragnemalm, Swedish lawyer and judge (d. 2016) Wikipedia ↗
• 1938 — John Barnhill, American basketball player and coach (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1938 — Klaus Schwab, German economist and engineer, founded the World Economic Forum Wikipedia ↗
• 1937 — Warren Beatty, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1937 — Ian MacLaurin, Baron MacLaurin of Knebworth, English businessman Wikipedia ↗
• 1935 — Karl Berger, German pianist and composer Wikipedia ↗
• 1935 — Willie Galimore, American football player (d. 1964) Wikipedia ↗
• 1934 — Paul Crouch, American broadcaster, co-founded the Trinity Broadcasting Network (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1934 — Hans Hollein, Austrian architect and academic, designed Haas House (d. 2014) Wikipedia ↗
• 1933 — Jean-Claude Brialy, French actor and director (d. 2007) Wikipedia ↗
• 1930 — John Astin, American actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1930 — Rolf Harris, Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1929 — Richard Dysart, American actor (d. 2015) Wikipedia ↗
• 1929 — Ray Musto, American soldier and politician (d. 2014) Wikipedia ↗
• 1929 — István Rózsavölgyi, Hungarian runner (d. 2012) Wikipedia ↗
• 1928 — Robert Badinter, French lawyer and politician, French Minister of Justice Wikipedia ↗
• 1928 — Colin Egar, Australian cricket umpire (d. 2008) Wikipedia ↗
• 1928 — Tom Sharpe, English-Spanish author and educator (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1927 — Wally Grout, Australian cricketer (d. 1968) Wikipedia ↗
• 1926 — Ingvar Kamprad, Swedish businessman, founded IKEA Wikipedia ↗
• 1923 — Milton Acorn, Canadian poet and playwright (d. 1986) Wikipedia ↗
• 1922 — Turhan Bey, American actor (d. 2012) Wikipedia ↗
• 1922 — Arthur Wightman, American physicist and academic (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1921 — André Fontaine, French historian and journalist (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1919 — McGeorge Bundy, American intelligence officer and diplomat, 6th United States National Security Advisor (d. 1996) Wikipedia ↗
• 1919 — Robin M. Williams, New Zealand mathematician and academic (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1917 — Els Aarne, Ukrainian-Estonian pianist, composer, and educator (d. 1995) Wikipedia ↗
• 1915 — Pietro Ingrao, Italian journalist and politician (d. 2015) Wikipedia ↗
• 1914 — Sonny Boy Williamson I, American singer-songwriter and harmonica player (d. 1948) Wikipedia ↗
• 1913 — Marc Davis, American animator (d. 2000) Wikipedia ↗
• 1913 — Richard Helms, American soldier and diplomat, 8th Director of Central Intelligence (d. 2002) Wikipedia ↗
• 1913 — Frankie Laine, American singer-songwriter (d. 2007) Wikipedia ↗
• 1913 — Ċensu Tabone, Maltese general, physician, and politician, 4th President of Malta (d. 2012) Wikipedia ↗
• 1912 — Jack Cowie, New Zealand cricketer (d. 1994) Wikipedia ↗
• 1912 — Alvin Hamilton, Canadian lieutenant and politician, 18th Canadian Minister of Agriculture (d. 2004) Wikipedia ↗
• 1911 — Ekrem Akurgal, Turkish archaeologist and academic (d. 2002) Wikipedia ↗
• 1910 — Józef Marcinkiewicz, Polish soldier, mathematician, and academic (d. 1940) Wikipedia ↗
• 1907 — Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte, German general (d. 1994) Wikipedia ↗
• 1905 — Archie Birkin, English motorcycle racer (d. 1927) Wikipedia ↗
• 1905 — Mikio Oda, Japanese triple jumper and academic (d. 1998) Wikipedia ↗
• 1905 — Albert Pierrepoint, English hangman (d. 1992) Wikipedia ↗
• 1904 — Ripper Collins, American baseball player and coach (d. 1970) Wikipedia ↗
• 1903 — Joy Ridderhof, American missionary (d. 1984) Wikipedia ↗
• 1902 — Brooke Astor, American socialite and philanthropist (d. 2007) Wikipedia ↗
• 1902 — Ted Heath, English trombonist and composer (d. 1969) Wikipedia ↗
• 1899 — Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, Indian author, playwright, and screenwriter (d. 1970) Wikipedia ↗
• 1895 — Jean Giono, French author and poet (d. 1970) Wikipedia ↗
• 1895 — Charlie Wilson, English footballer (d. 1971) Wikipedia ↗
• 1894 — Tommy Green, English race walker (d. 1975) Wikipedia ↗
• 1894 — Sergey Ilyushin, Russian engineer, founded Ilyushin Aircraft Company (d. 1977) Wikipedia ↗
• 1892 — Stefan Banach, Polish mathematician and academic (d. 1945) Wikipedia ↗
• 1892 — Fortunato Depero, Italian painter and sculptor (d. 1960) Wikipedia ↗
• 1892 — Erhard Milch, German field marshal (d. 1972) Wikipedia ↗
• 1892 — Johannes Pääsuke, Estonian photographer and director (d. 1918) Wikipedia ↗
• 1892 — Erwin Panofsky, German historian and academic (d. 1968) Wikipedia ↗
• 1891 — Chunseong, Korean monk, writer and philosopher (d. 1977) Wikipedia ↗
• 1888 — J. R. Williams, Canadian-born cartoonist (d. 1957) Wikipedia ↗
• 1882 — Melanie Klein, Jewish Austrian-English psychologist and author (d. 1960) Wikipedia ↗
• 1880 — Seán O'Casey, Irish dramatist, playwright, and memoirist (d. 1964) Wikipedia ↗
• 1879 — Coen de Koning, Dutch speed skater (d. 1954) Wikipedia ↗
• 1875 — Thomas Xenakis, Greek-American gymnast (d. 1942) Wikipedia ↗
• 1874 — Charles Lightoller, English 2nd officer on the RMS Titanic (d. 1952) Wikipedia ↗
• 1874 — Josiah McCracken, American hammer thrower, shot putter, and football player (d. 1962) Wikipedia ↗
• 1874 — Nicolae Rădescu, Romanian general and politician, Prime Minister of Romania (d. 1953) Wikipedia ↗
• 1864 — Franz Oppenheimer, German-American sociologist and economist (d. 1943) Wikipedia ↗
• 1863 — Mary Calkins, American philosopher and psychologist (d. 1930) Wikipedia ↗
• 1858 — Siegfried Alkan, German composer (d. 1941) Wikipedia ↗

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