October 30
October 30 is the 304th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 62 days remain until the year's end. It falls in autumn (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Scorpio.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On October 30 the Sun's declination is approximately -15.0°. At this latitude the Sun is south of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere shorter days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a October 30.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- Anniversary of the Declaration of the Slovak Nation (Slovakia)
- Christian feast day: Ethelnoth (Egelnoth) the Good
- Christian feast day: Blessed Dominic Collins (Catholic, Ireland, Society of Jesus)
- Christian feast day: Gerard of Potenza
- Christian feast day: Blessed Maria Teresa of St. Joseph
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
2023 — First rescue of a prisoner during the Israeli invasion of Gaza. ↗(3 years ago)more
The rescue of Ori Megidish was an Israel Defense Forces military operation on 30 October 2023 during the Gaza war that led to the rescue of Israeli soldier Ori Magidish from Hamas imprisonment in Gaza to Israel. Megidish was rescued in a joint operation between the IDF and the Israeli Shin Bet, based on specific intelligence of her whereabouts.
2022 — A pedestrian suspension bridge collapses in the city of Morbi, Gujarat, leading to the deaths of at least 135 people. ↗(4 years ago)more
On 30 October 2022, a pedestrian suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in the city of Morbi in Gujarat, India, collapsed, causing the deaths of at least 141 people and injuries to more than 180 others.
2020 — A magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey, triggering a tsunami. At least 119 people die mainly due to collapsed buildings. ↗(6 years ago)more
An earthquake with a moment magnitude of 7.0 occurred on 30 October 2020 about 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast of the Greek island of Samos. Although Samos was closest to the epicentre, it was the large Turkish city İzmir, 70 km (43 mi) northeast that was heavily affected—more than 700 residential and commercial structures were seriously damaged or destroyed.
2015 — A fire in a nightclub in the Romanian capital of Bucharest kills sixty-four people and leaves more than 147 injured. ↗(11 years ago)more
On 30 October 2015, a nightclub fire which occurred in Bucharest, Romania, killed 64 people and injured 146 others. The fire was caused by a fireworks accident and is the deadliest such incident in Romanian history.
2014 — Sweden becomes the first European Union member state to officially recognize Palestine as an independent and sovereign state. ↗(12 years ago)more
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The supranational union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi), an estimated population of approximately 451 million (2025), and the EU member states generated a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of around €18.802 trillion (2...
2014 — Four people are killed when a Beechcraft Super King Air crashes at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas. ↗(12 years ago)more
The Beechcraft Super King Air family is part of a line of twin-turboprop aircraft produced by Beechcraft. The Model 200 and Model 300 series were originally marketed as the "Super King Air" family; the "Super" designation was dropped in 1996. They form the King Air line together with the King Air Model 90 and 100 series.
2013 — Forty-five people are killed and seven injured after a bus catches fire in Mahabubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh (present-day Telangana), India. ↗(13 years ago)more
The 2013 Mahabubnagar bus accident occurred on 30 October when a private Volvo bus on the way from Bangalore to Hyderabad caught fire after hitting a culvert while overtaking a car, killing 45 people and injuring another seven. The accident took place at Palem village, Mahbubnagar district, then in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh at 5.30 AM.
2005 — The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche (destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II) is reconsecrated after a thirteen-year rebuilding project. ↗(21 years ago)more
The Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. Destroyed during the Allied firebombing of Dresden towards the end of World War II, the church was reconstructed between 1994 and 2005.
1995 — Quebec citizens narrowly vote (50.58% to 49.42%) in favour of remaining a province of Canada in their second referendum on national sovereignty. ↗(31 years ago)more
Quebec is Canada's largest province by area. Located in Central Canada, it is the only Francophone-majority province in the country, being home to Québécois French. It shares borders with the provinces of Ontario to the west, Newfoundland and Labrador to the northeast, New Brunswick to the southeast and a coastal border with the territory of Nunavut.
1991 — The Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The Madrid Conference commences in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine. ↗(35 years ago)more
Israel and the Palestinians are engaged in an ongoing military and political conflict about land and self-determination within the former territory of Mandatory Palestine. Key aspects of the conflict have included Palestinian refugees, the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the status of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, borders, security, ...
1985 — Space Shuttle Challenger lifts off for mission STS-61-A, its final successful mission. ↗(41 years ago)more
Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-099) was a Space Shuttle orbiter manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by NASA. Named after the commanding ship of a nineteenth-century scientific expedition that traveled the world, Challenger was the second Space Shuttle orbiter to fly into space after Columbia, and launched on its maiden flight in April 1983.
1983 — The first democratic elections in Argentina, after seven years of military rule, are held. ↗(43 years ago)more
General elections were held in Argentina on 30 October 1983, marking the return of constitutional rule following the self-styled National Reorganization Process dictatorship installed in 1976. Voters fully chose the president, governors, mayors, and their respective national, province and town legislators; with a turnout of 85.6%.
Notable births
2000 — Giselle, Japanese singer ↗(26 years ago)more
Aeri Uchinaga , known professionally as Giselle (Korean: 지젤), is a Japanese singer and rapper based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Aespa, formed by SM Entertainment in November 2020.
1998 — Cale Makar, Canadian ice hockey player ↗(28 years ago)more
Cale Douglas Makar is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Avalanche in the 2017 NHL entry draft.
1997 — Tage Thompson, American ice hockey player ↗(29 years ago)more
Tage Nathaniel Thompson is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center and alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). Thompson was selected 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2016 NHL entry draft, with whom he played one season before being traded to the Sabres.
1996 — Devin Booker, American basketball player ↗(30 years ago)more
Devin Armani Booker is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, winning SEC Sixth Man of the Year before being drafted 13th overall by the Suns in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft.
1996 — Dennis Gilbert, American ice hockey player ↗(30 years ago)more
Dennis Gilbert is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL).
1996 — Kennedy McMann, American actress ↗(30 years ago)more
Kennedy Paige McMann is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the character Nancy Drew in the CW television series of the same name (2019–2023).
Notable deaths
- 2024 — Matt Peacock, Australian journalist and author (born 1952) ↗(2 years ago)
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Matthew James Peacock was an Australian television and radio journalist, correspondent and author who worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in their News and Current Affairs Department specialising in politics, environment and science. He later also served as a director on the ABC Board.
2017 — Kim Joo-hyuk, South Korean actor (born 1972) ↗(9 years ago)more
Kim Joo-hyuk was a South Korean actor. He was known for his leading roles in the films My Wife Got Married (2008), The Servant (2010), and Yourself and Yours (2016), his supporting roles in Confidential Assignment (2017) and Believer (2018), as well as the television series Lovers in Prague (2005), God of War (2012), Hur Jun, The Original Story (2013) and...
2015 — Mel Daniels, American basketball player and coach (born 1944) ↗(11 years ago)more
Melvin Joe Daniels was an American professional basketball player. He played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for the Minnesota Muskies, Indiana Pacers, and Memphis Sounds, and in the National Basketball Association for the New York Nets.
2015 — Al Molinaro, American actor (born 1919) ↗(11 years ago)more
Albert Francis Molinaro was an American actor. He played Al Delvecchio on Happy Days and Officer Murray Greshler on The Odd Couple. He also appeared in many television commercials, including On-Cor frozen dinners.
- 2015 — Sinan Şamil Sam, Turkish boxer (born 1974) ↗(11 years ago)
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Sinan Şamil Sam was a Turkish heavyweight professional boxer As a professional boxer, Sam won the EBU, WBC international and WBC Mediterranean titles in the heavyweight division. According to his former managers, Sam died after battling liver and kidney failure.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (304) | 2^4 × 19 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (62) | 2 × 31 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 30102026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | -15.05° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 51 days |