Births on August 3

James Komack

Born on August 3, 1930

James Komack, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1997)

James Komack (August 3, 1924 – December 24, 1997) was an American television producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for producing several hit television series, including The Courtship of Eddie's Father, Chico and the Man, and Welcome Back, Kotter.

Over the course of his career, Komack was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Events on 1930

6 Apr

Salt Satyagraha
Gandhi raises a lump of mud and salt and declares, "With this, I am shaking the foundations of the British Empire," beginning the Salt Satyagraha.
7 Jul

Hoover Dam
Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam).
30 Jul

1930 FIFA World Cup
In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup.
6 Sep

Hipólito Yrigoyen
Democratically elected Argentine president Hipólito Yrigoyen is deposed in a military coup.
24 Oct

Getúlio Vargas
A bloodless coup d'état in Brazil ousts Washington Luís Pereira de Sousa, the last President of the First Republic. Getúlio Vargas is then installed as "provisional president".

Births on August 3

James Komack

Born on August 3, 1930

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Events on 1930

Salt Satyagraha

Hoover Dam

1930 FIFA World Cup

Hipólito Yrigoyen

Getúlio Vargas