2006⚡ Event
MV Senopati Nusantara sinks
The Indonesian ferry MV Senopati Nusantara sank in the Java Sea during a storm, killing at least 400 people.
disasterexploration
What Happened on December 30?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 30 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: MV Senopati Nusantara
Historical Events on December 30(5)
2006⚡ Event
ETA bombing at Madrid–Barajas Airport
Basque nationalist group ETA detonated a van bomb at Madrid–Barajas Airport in Spain, ending a nine-month ceasefire.
politicswar
2009⚡ Event
Pipeline rupture in Shaanxi, China
A rupture of the Lanzhou–Zhengzhou–Changsha pipeline in Shaanxi, China, caused approximately 150,000 liters of diesel oil to flow down the Wei River.
disastertechnology
2009⚡ Event
Pro-government rallies in Iran
Pro-government counter-demonstrators held rallies in several Iranian cities in response to recent anti-government protests on the holy day of Ashura.
politics
2013⚡ Event
Attacks in Kinshasa
Supporters of Congolese religious leader Paul-Joseph Mukungubila carried out a series of attacks on television studios, the airport, and a military base in Kinshasa.
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Birthdays on December 30(5)
1992🎂 Birth
Ryan Tunnicliffe
Ryan Tunnicliffe is an English professional footballer.
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1995🎂 Birth
Igor Shesterkin
Igor Shesterkin, Russian hockey goaltender, was born.
sports
1995🎂 Birth
V
V is a South Korean singer, a member of the boy band BTS.
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Deaths on December 30(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters was an American journalist, television personality, and author, known for her pioneering work in broadcast journalism.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Bryan Ansell
Bryan Ansell was a British designer known for his work in role-playing and wargames.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson was an English actor who appeared in numerous acclaimed films and television shows.
entertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Aki Yashiro
Aki Yashiro was a Japanese singer known for her enka music.
musicentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Khaleda Zia
Khaleda Zia was a Bangladeshi politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
politics
December 30 in History
December 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 30
Examples currently recorded for December 30 include MV Senopati Nusantara sinks (2006), ETA bombing at Madrid–Barajas Airport (2006), Pipeline rupture in Shaanxi, China (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on December 30
People recorded as born on December 30 include Ryan Tunnicliffe, Igor Shesterkin, Joshua. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 30
Remembered figures who died on December 30 include Barbara Walters, Bryan Ansell, Tom Wilkinson. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 30?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 30: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 30?
- One event currently recorded for December 30 is: MV Senopati Nusantara sinks.
- Who was born on December 30?
- People recorded as born on December 30 include Ryan Tunnicliffe, Igor Shesterkin, Joshua.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 30?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 30.
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