GROUPS
Famous People Who Died on August 30
Featured People
See all Famous People Who Died on August 30 (7)
-
Charles Bronson
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
Charles Bronson
Film Actor / 1921 - 2003
American film Charles Bronson is best known for playing tough-guy, vigilante roles in films like The Magnificent Seven (1960) and Death Wish (1974).
-
Glenn Ford
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Glenn Ford
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1916 - 2006
Actor Glenn Ford rose to fame after serving in World War II, thanks to several film roles in the '30s and beyond.
-
J.J. Thomson
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Physicists
J.J. Thomson
Academic, Physicist / 1856 - 1940
J.J. Thomson was a Nobel Prize winning physicist whose research led to the discovery of electrons.
-
Nathan Leopold
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Born in 1904
- Famous University of Chicago Alumni
Nathan Leopold
Murderer / 1904 - 1971
Nathan Leopold (1904–1971), along with Richard Loeb, killed a 14-year-old boy while trying to commit "the perfect crime." They were caught.
-
Naguib Mahfouz
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous Nobel Prize Winners
Naguib Mahfouz
Author / 1911 - 2006
Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz (1911–2006) won the Nobel Prize in 1988 for his significant contribution to Arabic literature.
-
Fred Whipple
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Astronomers
- Famous People Named Fred
Fred Whipple
Astronomer / 1906 - 2004
Fred Whipple was a Solar System expert. His “dirty snowball” theory, which said comets are composed of ice and dirt, was confirmed in 1986.
Similar Groups
- Famous People Who Died on January 30
- Famous People Who Died on March 30
- Famous People Who Died on April 30
- Famous People Who Died on May 30
- Famous People Who Died on June 30
- Famous People Who Died on July 30
- Famous People Who Died on September 30
- Famous People Who Died on October 30
- Famous People Who Died on November 30
- Famous People Who Died on December 30
profile name: Charles Bronson profile occupation: Film Actor
profile id: 40039
profile name: J.J. Thomson profile occupation: Academic, Physicist
profile id: 227820
profile name: Nathan Leopold profile occupation: Murderer
profile id: 218196
profile name: Glenn Ford profile occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor
profile id: 9395429
profile name: Naguib Mahfouz profile occupation: Author
profile id: 9529071
profile name: Fred Whipple profile occupation: Astronomer
Your Connections
Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.
Other groups you may
be interested in
-
Kentucky Derby Hats
Kentucky Derby Hats
View groupThe annual Kentucky Derby might be "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," but there is another competition parading in the stands—the battle for the most eye-catching hat. From breathtakingly beautiful to gruesomely garish headgear, explore our group of celebrities who've donned daring Derby hats.
14 people in this group
-
Million-Dollar Ideas
Million-Dollar Ideas
View groupWith innovative ideas and charismatic personalities, many African-Americans have made lasting contributions to the country, while also earning millions. Oprah Winfrey emerged as a world-famous one-woman brand with her show, eventually becoming the world's first black billionaire. Robert L. Johnson started BET, the cable channel geared towards African-Americans. Athlete Michael Jordan turned into a household name through numerous endorsement deals. These people were among the first African-Americans to overcome the obstacles of discrimination and achieve top honors in their fields. With talent and determination, each one reinvented not only what it meant to be an African-American, but also what it meant to be an American.
9 people in this group
-
London Cultural Renaissance - Cultural Icons: 1980s
London Cultural Renaissance - Cultural Icons: 1980s
View groupThe 1980s were an important era in London marked by several significant social and historical events. On July 29, 1981 the United Kingdom saw the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The new Princess of Wales soon became a cultural icon—noted for her patronage, charity work and refined sense of fashion. Another history maker, Margaret Thatcher, served as Britain's first female prime minister, soon establishing herself as the authoritative "Iron Lady." Biography.com looks at these powerful women and the many other figures of the '80s, who made their mark on the decade.
19 people in this group

John F. Kennedy
Famous Military Veterans
Anthony Weiner
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Babe Ruth
Johnny Cash
Georgia O'Keefe
I Survived


