1933⚡ Event
Hitler Appointed Chancellor
Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg. This appointment paved the way for the Nazi Party's consolidation of power.
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What Happened on January 30?
Browse 16 historical entries recorded for January 30 — 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on January 30(6)
1979⚡ Event
Varig Flight 967 disappears
Varig Flight 967 disappeared shortly after takeoff from Tokyo's Narita International Airport. The flight was en route to Rio de Janeiro.
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2000⚡ Event
Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean
Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Ivory Coast shortly after takeoff. 169 people were killed in the disaster.
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2005⚡ Event
Queen Margrethe II unveils memorial for MS Hans Hedtoft victims
Queen Margrethe II unveiled a memorial in Copenhagen to the 95 passengers and crew who perished on the Danish ocean liner MS Hans Hedtoft. The event occurred forty-six years after the ship's sinking.
2013⚡ Event
South Korea launches Naro-1 rocket
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute launched Naro-1, South Korea's first carrier rocket and first launch vehicle to achieve Earth orbit.
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2020⚡ Event
WHO declares COVID-19 a public health emergency
The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be a public health emergency of international concern.
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Birthdays on January 30(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Tyla born
Tyla, a South African singer and songwriter, was born.
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2002🎂 Birth
Bijan Robinson born
Bijan Robinson, an American football player, was born.
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2003🎂 Birth
Amen Thompson born
Amen Thompson, an American basketball player, was born.
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2003🎂 Birth
Ausar Thompson born
Ausar Thompson, an American basketball player, was born.
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2005🎂 Birth
Prince Hashem of Jordan born
Prince Hashem, the second son of King Abdullah II of Jordan, was born.
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Deaths on January 30(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Julius Chan
Julius Chan, a prominent Papua New Guinean politician, passed away. He served as the 2nd Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
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2025🕊️ Death
Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull, the acclaimed English singer-songwriter and actress, has died. She had a significant career in music and film.
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2025🕊️ Death
Edcel Lagman
Edcel Lagman, a Filipino politician, has passed away. He was known for his contributions to Philippine politics.
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2025🕊️ Death
Dick Button
American figure skater and actor Dick Button died at age 95.
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2026🕊️ Death
Catherine O'Hara
Canadian-American actress and comedian Catherine O'Hara died at age 71.
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January 30 in History
January 30 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection: 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 30
Examples currently recorded for January 30 include Hitler Appointed Chancellor (1933), Varig Flight 967 disappears (1979), Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean (2000). View all events →
Birthdays on January 30
People recorded as born on January 30 include Tyla, Bijan Robinson, Amen Thompson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 30
Remembered figures who died on January 30 include Julius Chan, Marianne Faithfull, Edcel Lagman. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 30?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 16 entries for January 30: 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 30?
- One event currently recorded for January 30 is: Hitler Appointed Chancellor.
- Who was born on January 30?
- People recorded as born on January 30 include Tyla, Bijan Robinson, Amen Thompson.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 30?
- The current DayFacts collection records 6 historical events for January 30.
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