On This Day
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October 30
Events on This Day
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1811
202 years agoJane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility is published anonymously.
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1938
75 years agoOrson Welles causes a nationwide panic with his War of the Worlds radio broadcast.
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1969
44 years agoA court rules that the inquest into the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, found in Senator Ted Kennedy's car in a pond, will be held privately.
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2003
10 years agoLebron James begins playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
October 30
Born on This Day
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Henry Winkler
- In these groups:
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
Henry Winkler
Television Actor / 1945 -
Henry Winkler is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Fonzie on the hit 1970s sitcom Happy Days. He has produced and directed several television series.
Born: October 30, 1945
Age: 67 years old
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
Occupation: Television Actor -
John Adams
- In these groups:
- Abigail and John Adams
- Founding Fathers
- U.S. Presidents
John Adams
U.S. President / 1735 - 1826
John Adams was a Founding Father, the first vice president of the United States and the second president. His son, John Quincy Adams, was the sixth president.
1735 | 90 years old
U.S. President -
Grace Slick
- In these groups:
- Rock of Ages Artists
- Woodstock Performers
- Musical Monikers
Grace Slick
Songwriter, Singer / 1939 -
Singer-songwriter Grace Slick was one of the lead singers for the band Jefferson Airplane. She wrote the songs "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love".
1939 | 73 years old
Songwriter, Singer -
Martha Jefferson
- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Scorpios
Martha Jefferson
U.S. First Lady / 1748 - 1782
Martha Jefferson was married to Thomas Jefferson for 10 years and bore six of his children, but died in 1781, at age 33.
Born: October 30, 1748
Birthplace: Charles City County, Virginia, United States
Occupation: U.S. First Lady -
Diego Maradona
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Scorpios
Diego Maradona
Soccer Player / 1960 -
Soccer great Diego Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, though his accomplishments were later overshadowed by his battles with drug abuse.
1960 | 52 years old
Soccer Player
October 30
Died on This Day
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Steve Allen
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actors
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Steve Allen
Actor, Songwriter, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1921 - 2000
American television personality Steve Allen is best known as the first host of The Tonight Show. He also starred on The Benny Goodman Show, and was an accomplished musician, composer, author and actor.
Died: October 30, 2000
Age: 78 years old
Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
Occupation: Actor, Songwriter, Talk Show Host, ... -
Robert Goulet
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
Robert Goulet
Film Actor, Television Actor, Singer, Television Personality / 1933 - 2007
Actor Robert Goulet played a dashing Lancelot in 1960s and went on to a varied career as a singer and actor, winning a Tony, a Grammy and an Emmy.
2007 | 73 years old
Film Actor, Television Actor, ...
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