August 30th is known as Slinky Day and International Day of the Disappeared.
We’d like to welcome you to the 243rd day of the year, with only 123 days remaining in 2024.
If this day has a special importance to you, then you’ll love to know what things happened on this day throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 2015, rapper Kanye West publicly announced his plans to run for president in 2020? The announcement took place at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about August 30th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on August 30 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2021
The last American military evacuation plane left Kabul, ending the brutal 20-year-long War in Afghanistan.
2019
Amateur astronomer Gennady Borisov discovered a strange comet in another star system.
The discovery appeared to be the second of its kind, and it was named C/2019 Q4 (Borisov) after the Ukrainian astronomer. The comet was moving so fast that it was presumed to be an interstellar interloper, which is an object in space that is not bound by a star’s gravity.
2017
The late author Terry Pratchett’s unfinished novels were destroyed by a steamroller, as it was his last dying wish.
Pratchett passed away aged 66 in 2015 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
2015
Rapper Kanye West publicly announced his plans to run for president at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2013
Period drama movie “12 Years a Slave” premiered and went on to win Best Picture at the Telluride Film Festival in 2014.
2008
Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan’s Slumdog Millionaire premiered at Colorado’s Telluride Film Festival.
The British drama loosely adapted Vikas Swarup’s novel Q & A. It won eight of the ten Academy Awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also won seven BAFTA awards.
1918
Fanny Kaplin, a Ukrainian Jewish Socialist Revolutionary, attempted to assassinate Vladimir Lenin.
Kaplin approached Lenin as he departed a factory in Moscow and shot at him three times. While badly injured, Lenin survived the attack. Kaplin refused to name any accomplices, calling Lenin a “traitor to the revolution,” and was executed several days later.
1850
Honolulu became an official city.
Before foreigners came to Hawaii, Honolulu was known as Kulolia. However, on this day, King Kamehameha III changed the name to Honolulu and made it the capital city of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Honolulu means “sheltered bay,” and the name had been used for many years to describe the location.
1682
Captain William Penn set sail from Deal, England, on his famous voyage to the New World on his ship named “Welcome.”
Captain Penn was a writer and captain of the ship “Welcome,” which 100 men crewed. This voyage aimed to reach the New World. Unfortunately, around one-third of the crew died en route from an outbreak of smallpox.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Cameron Diaz? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1989
Bebe Rexha
American
Singer
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1972
Cameron Diaz
American
Actress
Age:
52 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1930
Warren Buffett
American
Businessman
Age:
94 years old
Born In:
Nebraska, USA
1984
Michael Grant Terry
American
Actor
Age:
40 years old
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
1973
Lisa Ling
American
Journalist
Age:
51 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, August 30th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1939
2015
Wes Craven
American
Film Director
1939
2015
Wes Craven
Wes Craven was an American film director born on August 2, 1939. He died on this day in 2015, at age 76 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Died On:
Aug 30, 2015 (Age 76)
Died In:
California, USA
Quotes
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been spoken throughout history on August 30th.
1833
I am suffocated and lost when I have not the bright feeling of progression.
Margaret Fuller
American Journalist
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
National Slinky Day
While it’s easy to imagine that slinkies have been around for hundreds of years, they were only invented in the 1940s. Even more impressive is that they’re still popular with kids today. So relive your childhood by sending a slinky tumbling down a staircase today on Slinky Day!
International Day of the Disappeared
International Day of the Disappeared is held annually to raise awareness of the sheer number of people worldwide who have been disappeared by their governments. Today it’s important to share their stories, question our governments’ actions, and put a stop to the brutality.
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Fun Fact Of The Day
The King of Macedon threatened Sparta with, “If I bring my army into your land, I will raze your city.” The Spartans replied: “If.” No attempt was made to capture the city.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same star sign, Virgo.
Virgo is the sixth sign in the zodiac and is an earth sign that is co-ruled by the planet Mercury. Mercury also rules Gemini, but usually, the two signs aren’t a good match for relationships.
Peridot is the birthstone given to those who were born during August. The peridot is usually a light green color, although the shade can vary depending on how much iron it contains. The peridot stands out from the other birthstones as it’s one of the only gemstones that doesn’t change color depending on light, heat, or other factors.
Those who were born on August 30th were likely conceived the previous year on December 7th.
Babies conceived on August 30th, 2024, will be due around May 23rd, 2025.
