June 30th is the day we officially celebrate Social Media Day and Meteor Day.
We’d like to welcome you to the 182nd day of the year! We still have 184 days left in 2024.
If today’s important to you then we have all the biggest past events from 30th June right here for you.
Did you know that on this day in 2005, Spain legalized same-sex marriage? This made it the fourth country to allow same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about June 30th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on June 30 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2023
Harrison returned to our screens for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
The fifth and final installment of the Indiana Jones film series also starred John Rhys-Davies, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Antonio Banderas. It’s the only film in the series that Steven Spielberg didn’t direct.
1882
Charles J. Guiteau was hung until dead for the assassination of US President James A. Garfield.
Guiteau thought that a mediocre speech he wrote for Garfield’s presidential campaign won Garfield the presidency and demanded a consulship in Europe in return. After years of rejection, he finally snapped and shot the President twice in the back.
Famous Births
If you were born on this day, you actually have the same birthday as Mike Tyson. Here are some other famous people born on June 30th.
1966
Mike Tyson
American
Boxer
Age:
58 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1985
Michael Phelps
American
Swimmer
Age:
39 years old
Born In:
Maryland, USA
1985
Cody Rhodes
American
Wrestler
Age:
39 years old
Born In:
North Carolina, USA
1982
Lizzy Caplan
American
Actress
Age:
42 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Special Holidays
If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.
World Social Media Day
Whether it’s a blessing or a curse, we can all agree that social media has completely changed our lives. If you’ve ever made a friend or had a meaningful conversation with a stranger through social media, then it’s definitely worth celebrating. Go on then, make a post about it already!
National Meteor Watch Day
We hope the weather is clear for you today, as tonight is all about gazing up at the starry night sky. Gather your friends, a picnic blanket, and some snacks, and head outside to watch for meteors – and don’t forget to make a wish if you see one!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The British tried to invent a ship made out of wood pulp and ice during World War II. Called Project Habakkuk, it was shelved due to costs.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on June 30 shares the same zodiac sign, Cancer.
Cancer is the fourth zodiac sign, and the crab is its symbol. Like their astronomical spirit animal, Cancers are shielded by hard, external shells.
Alexandrite is the birthstone given to those who were born during June. Alexandrite is created through a rare occurrence of nature. It was first discovered in the 1830s near the Tokovaya River in Russia’s Ural Mountains and named after Alexander II of Russia.
Those who were born on June 30th were likely conceived the previous year on October 7th.
A baby that is conceived on this day will likely be due around March 23, 2025.
