Explore 3358 historical events from 1930–1939.
World War II, or the Second World War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many eng…
World War II: The Soviet invasion of Poland begins.
World War II, or the Second World War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many eng…
World War II: The Polish government of Ignacy Mościcki flees to Romania.
Germany Calling was an English language propaganda radio programme, broadcast by Nazi German radio to audiences in the British Isles and North America during the Second World War.…
World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda.
World War II, or the Second World War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many eng…
World War II: The Battle of Kępa Oksywska concludes, with Polish losses reaching roughly 14% of all the forces engaged.
Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, better known by her stage name Dusty Springfield, was an English singer born to Irish parents. With her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice, s…
Dusty Springfield, English singer and record producer (died 1999)
Ali Hosseini Khamenei was an Iranian politician and Shia cleric who served as the second supreme leader of Iran from 1989 until his assassination in the 2026 Iran war. A member of …
Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran (died 2026)
John Peter Mastrangelo, known as Johnny Maestro, was an American pop singer. He was the lead vocalist for the doo-wop group The Crests, whose 1958 song "16 Candles" achieved number…
Johnny Maestro, American pop/doo-wop singer (died 2010)
Ion Țiriac (Romanian pronunciation: [iˈon t͡siriˈak]; born 9 May 1939), also known as the "Brașov Bulldozer", is a Romanian businessman, former professional tennis and ice hockey …
Ion Țiriac, Romanian tennis player and manager
Reginald William Gasnier was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He played centre for the St. George Dragons from 1959 to 1967 and represented Australia in a then reco…
Reg Gasnier, Australian rugby league player, coach, and sportscaster (died 2014)
Robert Jacob Alexander Skidelsky, Baron Skidelsky, was a British economic historian, author and crossbench life peer in the House of Lords. He is best known for his award-winning t…
Robert Skidelsky, Baron Skidelsky, English historian and academic (died 2026)
Harvey Johannes Keitel is an American actor and producer. Known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters, he rose to prominence during the New Hollywood mo…
Harvey Keitel, American actor
Dorothy Ada Emerson is a former British athlete, who mainly competed in the women's high jump event.
Dorothy Shirley, English high jumper and educator
Hugh John Maxwell Dykes, Baron Dykes, is a British politician and member of the House of Lords. He served as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) from 1970 to 1997, and later d…
Hugh Dykes, Baron Dykes, English politician
Gary James Paulsen was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books…
Gary Paulsen, American author (died 2021)
Patrick Thomas Cormack, Baron Cormack, was a British politician, historian, journalist and author. He served as a member of Parliament (MP) for 40 years, from 1970 to 2010. Cormack…
Patrick Cormack, Baron Cormack, English historian, journalist, and politician (died 2024)
Giovanni Falcone was an Italian judge and prosecuting magistrate. From his office in the Palace of Justice in Palermo, Sicily, he spent most of his professional life trying to over…
Giovanni Falcone, Italian lawyer and judge (died 1992)
Gordon James O'Connor, is a retired brigadier-general, businessman, and lobbyist, who served as Conservative Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2015.
Gordon O'Connor, Canadian general and politician, 38th Canadian Minister of Defence
Mariotto "Mario" Segni is a retired Italian politician and professor of civil law. He founded several parties, which focused on fighting for electoral reform through referendums. H…
Mario Segni, Italian professor and politician
Livio Berruti is an Italian former athlete who was the winner of the 200-meter dash in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Livio Berruti, Italian sprinter
James William Fox is an English actor, known for his work in film and television. He is a member of the Fox family of actors. Fox's career began in the 1960s through leading roles …
James Fox, English actor
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen is a Chinese-American actress whose career benefited from Hollywood's casting of more Asian roles in the 1960s, especially in comedies. She was considered an Eas…
Nancy Kwan, Hong Kong-American actress and makeup artist
Jānis Lūsis was a Latvian track and field athlete who competed in javelin throw.
Jānis Lūsis, Latvian javelin thrower and coach (died 2020)
Francis Richard Scobee was an American pilot, engineer, and astronaut. He was killed while commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, which suffered catastrophic booster fail…
Dick Scobee, American pilot, and astronaut (died 1986)
Michel Colombier was a French composer, arranger, and conductor.
Michel Colombier, French-American composer and conductor (died 2004)