Assassination of Ian Gow
British Conservative MP Ian Gow was killed outside his home in a car bombing by the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
Discover 15 historical moments on July 30 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
Hero image inspired by: Paul Reubens
British Conservative MP Ian Gow was killed outside his home in a car bombing by the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
The Israeli Air Force attacked a building near Qana, Lebanon, killing at least 28 civilians, including 16 children during the Lebanon War.
A train fire killed 32 passengers and injured 27 on the Tamil Nadu Express in Andhra Pradesh, India.
A landslide triggered by heavy rains in the village of Malin, Maharashtra, India, resulted in the deaths of over 150 people.
Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected to his first full term as president of Zimbabwe. He had been serving as leader since the 2017 coup d'état.
Pat Carroll, an American actress and comedian, has died. She was born in 1927.
Paul Reubens, an American actor and comedian, has died. He was born in 1952.
Onyeka Onwenu, a Nigerian singer, actress, and politician, has died. She was born in 1952.
July 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1990 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on July 30: Assassination of Ian Gow (1990), Israeli airstrike in Qana (2006), Train fire on Tamil Nadu Express (2012). View all events →
Notable figures born on July 30 include Nelydia Senrose, Hirving Lozano, Nina Stojanović. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on July 30 include Pat Carroll, Paul Reubens, Onyeka Onwenu. View all →
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