All Events

Historical Events on December 30

  • Battle of Wakefield

    1460

    Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield.

  • José Rizal

    1896

    Filipino patriot and reform advocate José Rizal is executed by a Spanish firing squad in Manila.

  • All-India Muslim League

    1906

    The All-India Muslim League is founded in Dacca, East Bengal, British India (later Dhaka, Bangladesh).

  • Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

    1927

    The Ginza Line, the first subway line in Asia, opens in Tokyo, Japan.

  • Subhas Chandra Bose

    1943

    Subhas Chandra Bose raises the flag of Indian independence at Port Blair.

  • Ferdinand Marcos

    1965

    Ferdinand Marcos becomes President of the Philippines.

  • Vietnam War

    1972

    Vietnam War: The United States halts heavy bombing of North Vietnam.

  • Benjamin Netanyahu

    1996

    Proposed budget cuts by Benjamin Netanyahu spark protests from 250,000 workers who shut down services across Israel.

  • Rizal Day bombings

    2000

    Rizal Day bombings: A series of bombs explode in various places in Metro Manila, Philippines within a period of a few hours, killing 22 and injuring about a hundred.

All Births

Famous Birthdays on December 30

All Deaths

Famous Deaths on December 30

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