Other Notable Events for January 30

History & Quotes / January 30, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1649, British King Charles I was beheaded by order of Parliament.

In 1798, the first fight to break out on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives began when one ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for January 30

History & Quotes / January 30, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States in 1882
- historian Barbara Tuchman in 1912
- Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, who was assassinated in ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / January 30, 2024

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2025 with 336 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Uranus and Venus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus.

This Day in History, January 30

History & Quotes / January 30, 2024

On January 30th, 1826, the Menai Suspension Bridge was opened.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / January 29, 2024

A thought for the day: The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work. -- American TV personality Oprah Winfrey

Other Notable Events for January 29

History & Quotes / January 29, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1820, 10 years after mental illness forced him to retire from public life, Britain's King George III, who lost the American colonies, died at the age of 82.

In 1845, Edgar ...Read More