October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 62 days remain until the end of the year. 637 – Arab–Byzantine wars: Antioch surrenders to the Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of the Iron Bridge. 758 – Guangzhou is sacked by …

Historical events for the 30th of October. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on October 30.

How much do you know about the Roman Empire? On This Day In History - October 30: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

October 30th is the 303rd day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain became acting head of state, replacing ailing dictator Francisco Franco; Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line when he signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the Communist Party of Australia was founded in Sydney.

1735 - John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, MA. His son became the sixth President of the U.S. 1817 - The independent government of Venezuela was established by Simon Bolivar.

Oct 30, 2017 · Prince Juan Carlos becomes acting head of state in Spain, replacing the ailing dictator Gen. Francisco Franco. The “Rumble in the Jungle,” a boxing match in Zaire that many regard as the greatest sporting event of the 20th century, saw challenger Muhammad Ali knock out previously undefeated World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on October 30? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

Oct 30, 2012 · What happened on this day in history, October 30. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on October 30.

Discover what happened on October 30 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Did you know that October 30 is known as Checklist Day? Here you'll learn facts about Oct 30, including events that happened on this day throughout history.