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December 30
Events on This Day
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1816
197 years ago
Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin marry after the death of Shelley's first wife.
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1924
89 years ago
Using the most powerful telescope at the time, Edwin Hubble discovers the existence of other galaxies.
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1964
49 years ago
Playwright Edward Albee's Tiny Alice premieres in New York City.
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1983
30 years ago
Julius Erving sinks a free throw and becomes the ninth NBA player to reach 25,000 career points.
December 30
Born on This Day
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LeBron James
- In these groups:
- Olympic Basketball Players
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
LeBron James
Basketball Player / 1984 -
LeBron James, one of the NBA's leading players, is the youngest player to win the Rookie of the Year Award, among several other distinctions. He led the Miami Heat to an NBA champion victory in 2012.
Born: December 30, 1984
Age: 28 years old
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States
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Rudyard Kipling
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous People Born in 1865
- Famous People Born on December 30
Rudyard Kipling
Writer / 1865 - 1936
Rudyard Kipling was an English author, famous for his works: Just So Stories, The Jungle Book and "Gunga Din." He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907.
1865 | 70 years old
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Patti Smith
- In these groups:
- Women of Punk and Post Punk Music
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
Patti Smith
Songwriter, Singer, Journalist, Poet / 1946 -
Patti Smith is a highly influential figure in the New York City punk rock scene, starting with her 1975 album Horses. Her biggest hit is the single "Because the Night."
1946 | 66 years old
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Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods
Golfer / 1975 -
Professional golf player Tiger Woods was the youngest man (at the age of 21) and the first African-American to win the U.S. Masters.
Born: December 30, 1975
Age: 37 years old
Birthplace: Cypress, California, United States
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Meredith Vieira
- In these groups:
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Meredith Vieira
Talk Show Host, News Anchor / 1953 -
Meredith Vieira is an Emmy Award-winning television journalist and the current co-anchor of The Today Show.
1953 | 59 years old
Talk Show Host, News Anchor -
Matt Lauer
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
- Famous News Anchors
Matt Lauer
Talk Show Host, News Anchor / 1957 -
Matt Lauer is the television co-anchor of NBC's Today Show.
1957 | 55 years old
Talk Show Host, News Anchor
December 30
Died on This Day
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Oscar Wilde
- In these groups:
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Lookalikes
- Irish Eyes
Oscar Wilde
Writer / 1854 - 1900
Author Oscar Wilde published several acclaimed works, including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.
Died: November 30, 1900
Age: 46 years old
Place: Paris , France
Occupation: Writer -
Saddam Hussein
- In these groups:
- The 69 Club
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Born in 1937
Saddam Hussein
World Leader / 1937 - 2006
As dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990, leading to the Persian Gulf War in 1992. His downfall was a direct effect of the Iraq War, initiated by the U.S. in 2003. Hussein was executed in 2006.
2006 | 69 years old
World Leader -
Artie Shaw
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Numerous Nuptials
- Famous Geminis
Artie Shaw
Songwriter / 1910 - 2004
Artie Shaw was known for his role as a 1930's and 1940's jazz bandleader and clarinetist, known as the "King of the Clarinet".
2004 | 94 years old
Songwriter
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Horacio Quiroga
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1878
Horacio Quiroga
Journalist, Author / 1878 - 1937
Uruguayan writer Horacio Quiroga penned short stories inspired by the jungle before committing suicide in 1937. Anaconda is considered his greatest work.
December 31, 1878
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César
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Sculptors
- Famous Artists
César
Sculptor / 1921 - 1998
French artist César Baldaccini created large sculptural representations from found objects. He was at the forefront of the New Realism movement.January 1, 1921
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Henry M. FlaglerHenry M. Flagler
Entrepreneur / 1830 - 1913
Henry M. Flagler was an American tycoon who worked with John D. Rockefeller to establish Standard Oil. He developed Florida as the vacation land it is today.
January 2, 1830
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Alonzo J. Ransier
- In these groups:
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Black Activists
Alonzo J. Ransier
Civil Rights Activist, Governor, U.S. Representative / 1834 - 1882
Alonzo J. Ransier was an African-American politician from South Carolina served during post-Civil War Reconstruction.
January 3, 1834
U.S. Representative
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Larry Clark
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Larry Clark
Photographer, Director / 1943 -
American photographer and film director Larry Clark is known for his images and movies, like Kids, that graphically depict unconventional teenage activities.
January 19, 1943
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Don Shula
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Coaches
- Famous People Named Don
Don Shula
Coach / 1930 -
Don Shula was the head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1996, leading the team to a Super Bowl championship and an undefeated season.January 4, 1930
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