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?
Discover 15 historical moments on October 30 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on October 30(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Tage Thompson
American ice hockey player Tage Thompson was born on October 30, 1997.
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Notable Deaths on October 30(5)
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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1991 to the present day.
Major Events on October 30
Among the most notable events on October 30: Madrid Conference (1991), Halloween party attack in Northern Ireland (1993), Warren Zevon's last public appearance (2002). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 30
Notable figures born on October 30 include Devin Booker, Dennis Gilbert, Tage Thompson. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- October 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on October 30?
- One of the most notable events on October 30 is: Madrid Conference.
- Who was born on October 30?
- Famous figures born on October 30 include Devin Booker, Dennis Gilbert, Tage Thompson.
- How many historical events happened on October 30?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on October 30, spanning centuries of world history.
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