Discover what happened on July 30 in history as remarkable achievements, historic milestones, technological advances, and unforgettable moments helped shape the world we know today.
What Happened on July 30 in History?
Important events on this day include the invention of Corn Flakes in Battle Creek, Michigan, President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law, Apollo 15 exploring the Moon with the first Lunar Roving Vehicle, Jimmy Hoffa’s mysterious disappearance, and NASA launching the Mars 2020 mission carrying the Perseverance rover.
JULY 30 – TODAY IN HISTORY:
1894 – John Harvey Kellogg developed Corn Flakes at the Battle Creek Sanitarium as part of his efforts to promote healthier diets for patients.
1928 – George Eastman introduced color movies in the United States.
1928 – Chrysler purchased Dodge Brothers for $170 million. The purchase quadrupled Chrysler’s size.
1932 – Walt Disney’s “Flowers and Trees” premiered. It was the first Academy Award winning cartoon. It was also the first cartoon short to use Technicolor.
1942 – The Women’s Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service was created by legislation signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The members of the WAVES were a part of the U.S. Navy.
1945 – The USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The ship had just delivered key components of the Hiroshima atomic bomb to the Pacific island of Tinian. Only 316 out of 1,196 men aboard survived the attack.
1954 – Elvis Presley gave his first advertised professional concert in Memphis, launching one of music history’s most influential careers.
1956 – President Dwight Eisenhower approved a Joint Resolution of Congress which made “In God We Trust” the national motto of the United States. The motto has been in continuous use on the penny since 1909, on the dime since 1916 and on all silver dollars, half-dollar coins and quarters since 1908.
1965 – President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Social Security Act that established Medicare and Medicaid. It went into effect in 1966.
1971 – David Scott and James Irwin landed on the moon with Apollo 15 and the Lunar Module Falcon along with the first Lunar Rover.
1974 – The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted to impeach President Richard Nixon for blocking the Watergate investigation and for abuse of power.
1974 – President Richard Nixon released subpoenaed White House recordings after being ordered to do so by the Supreme Court.
1975 – Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa disappeared after arriving at the Machus Red Fox restaurant in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. He was never seen again. He was declared legally dead on this date in 1982.
1982 – The Atlanta Braves gave the boot to mascot “Chief Noc-A-Homa.”
1990 – The first Saturn automobile rolled off the assembly line In Spring Hill, TN
1998 – The “Lucky 13” (a group of Ohio machine-shop workers) won a $295.7 million Powerball jackpot. At the time, It was the largest-ever American lottery.
1999 – The movie “Runaway Bride”, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, opened in theaters nationwide.
2001 – Lance Armstrong became the first American to win the Tour de France for a third time.
2003 – In Mexico, the last ‘old style’ Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle rolled off an assembly line after more than 21 million were manufactured over 65 years.
2004 – The movie “Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle” premiered in theaters.
2008 – Police in Michigan arrested a man who they say tried to steal posters and other items related to the Batman movie “The Dark Knight” from a cinema lobby while dressed up as the Joker.
2017 – Hackers revealed they had stolen data from HBO, including episodes and scripts of “Game of Thrones”.
2020 – NASA’s Mars 2020 mission was launched on an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS ON JULY 30:
Buddy Guy – 90 years old (1936) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Eleanor Smeal – 87 years old (1939) – Activist, founded the Feminist Majority Foundation
William Atherton – 79 years old (1947) – Actor and producer
Arnold Schwarzenegger – 79 years old (1947) – Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor, and politician, 38th Governor of California
Billy Paultz – 78 years old (1948) – Basketball player
Otis Taylor – 78 years old (1948) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Duck Baker – 77 years old (1949) – Guitarist
Frank Stallone – 76 years old (1950) – Singer-songwriter and actor
Ken Olin – 72 years old (1954) – Actor, director, and producer
Delta Burke – 70 years old (1956) – Actress
Anita Hill – 70 years old (1956) – Lawyer and academic
Soraida Martinez – 70 years old (1956) – Painter and educator
Bill Cartwright – 69 years old (1957) – Basketball player and coach
Clint Hurdle – 69 years old (1957) – Baseball player and manager
Jennifer Barnes – 66 years old (1960) – American-English musicologist and academic
Richard Linklater – 66 years old (1960) – Director and screenwriter
Laurence Fishburne – 65 years old (1961) – Actor and producer
Alton Brown – 64 years old (1962) – Chef, author, and producer
Jay Feaster – 64 years old (1962) – Ice hockey player and manager
Lisa Kudrow – 63 years old (1963) – Actress and producer
Chris Mullin – 63 years old (1963) – Basketball player, coach, and executive
Ron Block – 62 years old (1964) – Singer-songwriter and banjo player
Vivica A. Fox – 62 years old (1964) – Actress
Alek Keshishian – 62 years old (1964) – Lebanese-American director, producer, and screenwriter
Sean Patrick Maloney – 60 years old (1966) – Politician
Terry Crews – 58 years old (1968) – Actor and football player
Dean Edwards – 56 years old (1970) – Comedian, actor, and singer
Christopher Nolan – 56 years old (1970) – English-American director, producer, and screenwriter
Elvis Crespo – 55 years old (1971) – American-Puerto Rican singer
Christine Taylor – 55 years old (1971) – Actress
Jim McIlvaine – 54 years old (1972) – Basketball player and sportscaster
Hilary Swank – 52 years old (1974) – Actress and producer
Kate Starbird – 51 years old (1975) – Basketball player and computer scientist
Misty May-Treanor – 49 years old (1977) – Volleyball player and coach
Jaime Pressly – 49 years old (1977) – Actress
Bootsy Thornton – 49 years old (1977) – Basketball player
Seth Avett – 46 years old (1980) – Folk-rock singer-songwriter and musician
Hope Solo – 45 years old (1981) – Soccer player
Martin Starr – 44 years old (1982) – Actor and comedian
Gabrielle Christian – 42 years old (1984) – Actress and singer
Kevin Pittsnogle – 42 years old (1984) – Basketball player
Gina Rodriguez – 42 years old (1984) – Actress
Alex Goligoski – 41 years old (1985) – Ice hockey player
Sam Saunders – 39 years old (1987) – Golfer
Shekinna Stricklen – 36 years old (1990) – Basketball player
Jake Faria – 33 years old (1993) – Baseball player
Dylan Larkin – 30 years old (1996) – Hockey player
Ariel Atkins – 30 years old (1996) – Basketball player
Joey King – 27 years old (1999) – Actress
DAYS OF THE YEAR FOR JULY 30:
- National Cheesecake Day: Berry, chocolate, just plain cheesecake…whatever your favorite, try making it yourself or visit a bakery or restaurant to enjoy this sweet, cheesy treat.
- National Chili Dog Day: Gather your friends around a big buffet of chili dog ingredients, and try making your very own chili to make sure you get the perfect dog for your tastebuds.
- National Intern Day: Give some recognition and thanks to the hard-working, often unpaid or severely underpaid interns who sacrifice their free time for learning experiences.
- Paperback Book Day: Curl up with your favorite paperback, or dive into a new world between those soft, portable pages and take some time away from the hectic real world.
- National Whistleblower Day: Have you ever heard of brave individuals who stood up against injustice? Their acts of courage and honesty have changed the world.
- World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Shedding light on a hidden crisis, modern-day slavery's fight calls for collective compassion and relentless activism.
- Share a Hug Day: Give a big hug to the people in your life you care about, and don’t be afraid to ask others for a hug if you feel like you need one yourself.
- National Father-in-Law Day: Strengthen your relationship with your father-in-law and get to know him a little better, which might in turn strengthen your relationship with your spouse.
- International Digital Adoption (DAP) Professionals Day: International Digital Adoption (DAP) Professionals Day celebrates experts who guide people through new digital tools. It spotlights the efforts of those who build and support seamless tech experiences. These professionals help teams embrace software, turning complex systems into simple tools. They ease transitions and boost productivity by keeping users confident...
- National Support Public Education Day: National Support Public Education Day celebrates the heart of our schools—the people who keep them going. It’s a moment to cheer for teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and counselors. These are the folks helping kids learn, stay safe, and feel seen every day. It’s not just about books or tests...
- International Day of Friendship: Plan a fun day with friends, or reach out to old friends to reconnect via phone call, text, video chat or even a nice hand-written letter to let them know you still care.
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