Explore 2180 historical events from 1930–1939.
James Brian Edward Hutton, Baron Hutton, PC was a British Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland and Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.
Brian Hutton, Baron Hutton, British jurist; Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (died 2020)
Ze'ev Schiff was an Israeli journalist and military correspondent for Haaretz.
Ze'ev Schiff, French-Israeli journalist and author (died 2007)
Rex David Thomas was an American businessman, philanthropist, and fast-food tycoon who was the founder and chief executive officer of Wendy's, a fast-food restaurant chain speciali…
Dave Thomas, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Wendy's (died 2002)
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita was an American actor and comedian. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, before becoming known to television audiences for his recurring role as diner …
Pat Morita, American actor (died 2005)
Richard Mellon Scaife was an American billionaire, a principal heir to the Mellon banking, oil, and aluminum fortune, and the owner and publisher of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. …
Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (died 2014)
Aurèle Vandendriessche was a Belgian marathon runner, who won silver medals at the 1962 and 1966 European Championships. He competed at the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Summer Olympics wit…
Aurèle Vandendriessche, Belgian runner (died 2023)
Gyula János Horn was a Hungarian politician who was the Prime Minister of Hungary from 1994 to 1998.
Gyula Horn, Hungarian politician, 37th Prime Minister of Hungary (died 2013)
Herman Hertzberger is a Dutch architect, and a professor emeritus of the Delft University of Technology. In 2012 he received the Royal Gold Medal of the Royal Institute of British …
Herman Hertzberger, Dutch architect and academic
Thomas J. Bassler was an American science fiction author and physician.
T. J. Bass, American physician and author (died 2011)
Josef Erich Zawinul was an Austrian jazz and jazz fusion keyboardist and composer. First coming to prominence with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, Zawinul went on to play with Mil…
Joe Zawinul, Austrian jazz keyboardist and composer (died 2007)
Donald Henry Rumsfeld was an American politician, businessman, naval officer, and diplomat who served as the 13th United States secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 under Preside…
Donald Rumsfeld, American captain and politician, 13th United States Secretary of Defense (died 2021)
Amitzur Shapira was an Israeli sprinter and long jumper. He was head coach for the Israeli track and field team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He was killed in the…
Amitzur Shapira, Israeli sprinter and long jumper (died 1972)
Carlo Maria Abate was an Italian auto racing driver. He was one of the best Ferrari 250 GTO specialists. Abate preferred to be addressed as "Carlo Mario Abate" instead of his chris…
Carlo Maria Abate, Italian race car driver (died 2019)
Maria Ruby Neilam Arrastia y Salvador, known as Neile Adams, is a Filipina-American actress, singer, and dancer who made more than 20 appearances in films and television series bet…
Neile Adams, Filipino-American actress, singer and dancer
Manfred Preußger is a retired East German athlete. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1956, 1960 and the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Manfred Preußger, German athlete
Victor Saul Navasky was an American journalist, editor, and author. From 1978 to 1995, he edited the progressive weekly magazine The Nation. From 1995 to 2005, he was the magazine'…
Victor Navasky, American journalist, author and publisher of The Nation (died 2023)
Alex Hassilev was an American folk musician who was one of the founding members of the group The Limeliters. Educated at Harvard and the University of Chicago, he was also an actor…
Alex Hassilev, French-born American folk singer and musician (died 2024)
Jean-Guy Talbot was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and coach who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Jean-Guy Talbot, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2024)
Monte Hellman was an American film director, producer, writer, and editor. Hellman began his career as an editor's apprentice at ABC TV, and made his directorial debut with the hor…
Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021)
Otis Crandall Davis was an American athlete, winner of two gold medals for record-breaking performances in the 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He set a new w…
Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024)
Hubert Reeves was a French-Canadian astrophysicist and popularizer of science.
Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023)
Per Nørgård was a Danish composer and music theorist. Though his style varied considerably throughout his career, his music often included repeatedly evolving melodies, in the vein…
Per Nørgård, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025)
Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier is an American former football player, bodyguard, actor, singer, Protestant minister, fiber artist, and motivational speaker. He played professionally as a …
Rosey Grier, American football player and actor
Franklin Delano Reeves was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960s including "Girl on the Billboard" and "The Belles of Sout…
Del Reeves, American country singer-songwriter (died 2007)