Historical Events on July 30

July 29 July 31

18 significant historical events occurred on July 30. July 30 has seen several major sporting events throughout history, with five notable occurrences on this date. The day is linked to significant football and motorsport competitions, including two FIFA World Cup Finals in 1930 and 1966, and three German Grand Prix Formula One races held in 1972, 1978, and 2000.

Total Events

18

Time Span

1618–2024

Categories

5

Top Category

general

7 events

16 famous birthdays on July 30

Including Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, Patrick Modiano, Jimmy Cliff

Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density

17th C.21st C.

17th Century

1 event

war

1618 series of battles at the final stage of the Polish-Muscovite War

18th Century

1 event

general

1755 attack by Shawnee warriors on a Virginia pioneer settlement

20th Century

10 events

war

Battle of Żabinka (July 1920)

sports

1930 FIFA World Cup Final — 1930 FIFA World Cup match

politics

1941 treaty between the Soviet Union and Poland

sports

1966 FIFA World Cup Final — 1966 FIFA World Cup match

politics

Rot in 1967 in Portland, Oregon

general

1972 German Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1972

general

1978 German Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1978

general

Day in Okinawa when the change from right-hand traffic to left-hand traffic occurred

politics

Riot in Oxnard, California

general

2000 German Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2000

21st Century

6 events

general

Terrorist attacks in Uzbekistan

disaster

2004 gas explosion in Belgium

disaster

Earthquake in Torbat-e Heydarieh County, Iran

war

2013 military confrontation

general

Mass shooting in Mukilteo

disaster

Landslide in Kerala, South India

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