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On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
June 30
Events on This Day
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1857
156 years ago
English novelist Charles Dickens visits St. Martin's Hall in London to present the first public reading of A Christmas Carol.
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1936
77 years ago
Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind is published. Fifty thousand copies fly off shelves on this day.
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1950
63 years ago
President Harry S. Truman orders armed forces to help defend South Korea from North Korean armies, marking the official entry of the United States into the Korean War.
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1974
39 years ago
Mikhail Baryshnikov, then 26 years old, defects from the Soviet Union after a Kirov Ballet performance in Toronto.
June 30
Born on This Day
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Michael Phelps
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
Michael Phelps
Professional Swimmer / 1985 -
Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.
Born: June 30, 1985
Age: 27 years old
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Lena Horne
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Apollo Legends
- Blacklisted
Lena Horne
Civil Rights Activist, Actress, Dancer, Pin-up, Singer / 1917 - 2010
Actress and singer Lena Horne was one of the most popular performers of her time, known for films such as The Wiz and her trademark song, "Stormy Weather."
1917 | 92 years old
Civil Rights Activist, Actress, ... -
Buddy Rich
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Drummers
- Famous People Born in 1917
Buddy Rich
Drummer / 1917 - 1987
Buddy Rich played drums in swing bands with Artie Shaw and Tommy Dorsey, and was known for his drumming speed.1917 | 69 years old
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Hilary Swank
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Hilary Swank
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress, Television Actress / 1974 -
Hilary Swank is an American actress who has won Academy Awards for her starring roles in the films Million Dollar Baby and Boys Don't Cry.
Born: June 30, 1974
Age: 38 years old
Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Occupation: Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress, ... -
Mike Tyson
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Vegans
Mike Tyson
Boxer / 1966 -
Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion who's served jail time and also appeared in several films.
1966 | 46 years old
Boxer -
Susan Hayward
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Susan Hayward
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1917 - 1975
Film actress Susan Hayward earned an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress for her role in Smash-Up, and later won for her performance in I Want to Live.
1917 | 57 years old
Film Actress, Pin-up
June 30
Died on This Day
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Buddy Hackett
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Name Changers
Buddy Hackett
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian / 1924 - 2003
Comedian Buddy Hackett co-starred with Carol Burnett on the NBC sitcom Stanley. His film career included an acclaimed role in 1962’s The Music Man.Died: June 30, 2003
Age: 78 years old
Place: Malibu, California , United States
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Lillian Hellman
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Beatty's Babes
- Famous Geminis
Lillian Hellman
Editor, Playwright, Screenwriter / 1905 - 1984
Lillian Hellman was a playwright and screenwriter whose dramas attacked injustice, exploitation and selfishness.
1984 | 79 years old
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Chet Atkins
- In these groups:
- Nashville Sound
- Country Legends
- Country Music Pioneers
Chet Atkins
Business Leader, Bassist, Guitarist, Music Producer / 1924 - 2001
Chet Atkins was an influential American country-and-western guitarist and record company executive who is often credited with developing the Nashville Sound.
2001 | 77 years old
Business Leader, Bassist, Guitarist, ...
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Willie Dixon
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Music Producers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Willie Dixon
Bassist, Songwriter, Music Producer / 1915 - 1992
Willie Dixon was a blues musician who exerted a major influence on the post-WWII Chicago style.July 1, 1915
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André Kertész
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Artists
André Kertész
Photographer / 1894 - 1985
André Kertész was Hungarian-born American photographer known for magazine photography in Look, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
July 2, 1894
Photographer -
Elizabeth Edwards
- In these groups:
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Lawyers
Elizabeth Edwards
Lawyer / 1949 - 2010
Lawyer Elizabeth Edwards supported her husband John Edwards' presidential campaigns even when he admitted to infidelity. She died of breast cancer in 2010.
July 3, 1949
Lawyer -
Tokyo Rose
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1916
Tokyo Rose
Radio Personality / 1916 - 2006
Tokyo Rose, whose real name was Iva Toguri, was an American-born Japanese woman who hosted a Japanese propaganda radio program aimed at U.S. troops during World War II.
July 4, 1916
Radio Personality
Famous Cancerians
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Albert Brooks
- In these groups:
- Actors Turned Directors
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
Albert Brooks
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director / 1947 -
For 40 years, Actor and comedian Albert Brooks has worked steadily in Hollywood, appearing both in other people's movies and in his own self-directed projects.
July 22, 1947
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director -
Omar Epps
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Omar Epps
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1973 -
Actor Omar Epps is best known as Dr. Eric Foreman on the TV show House, but his first role was in the film Juice opposite Tupac Shakur.July 20, 1973
Film Actor, Television Actor
