1991⚡ Event
Madrid Conference
The Madrid Conference, an attempt by the international community to revive the Israeli–Palestinian peace process through negotiations, convened on October 30, 1991.
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What Happened on October 30?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 30 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 30(5)
1993⚡ Event
Halloween party attack in Northern Ireland
During The Troubles, three members of the Ulster Defence Association opened fire in a crowded pub during a Halloween party on October 30, 1993. Eight people were killed and nineteen others were wounded.
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2002⚡ Event
Warren Zevon's last public appearance
After his terminal-cancer diagnosis, Warren Zevon made his last public appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman on October 30, 2002. He gave the advice to "enjoy every sandwich".
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2010⚡ Event
Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
American comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert hosted the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear in Washington, D.C. on October 30, 2010.
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2020⚡ Event
Aegean Sea earthquake
A magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurred in the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey on October 30, 2020. It triggered a tsunami and caused 119 deaths.
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Birthdays on October 30(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Devin Booker
American basketball player Devin Booker was born on October 30, 1996.
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1997🎂 Birth
Tage Thompson
American ice hockey player Tage Thompson was born on October 30, 1997.
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1998🎂 Birth
Cale Makar
Canadian ice hockey player Cale Makar was born on October 30, 1998.
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Deaths on October 30(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Mel Daniels
Mel Daniels was an American basketball player and coach.
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2024🕊️ Death
Matt Peacock
Matt Peacock was an Australian journalist and author.
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October 30 in History
October 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 October 30
Examples currently recorded for October 30 include Madrid Conference (1991), Halloween party attack in Northern Ireland (1993), Warren Zevon's last public appearance (2002). View all events →
Birthdays on October 30
People recorded as born on October 30 include Devin Booker, Dennis Gilbert, Tage Thompson. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 30
Remembered figures who died on October 30 include Mel Daniels, Al Molinaro, Sinan Şamil Sam. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 30?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 30: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 30?
- One event currently recorded for October 30 is: Madrid Conference.
- Who was born on October 30?
- People recorded as born on October 30 include Devin Booker, Dennis Gilbert, Tage Thompson.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 30?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for October 30.
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