August 30th is known as Slinky Day and International Day of the Disappeared.
We’d like to welcome you to the 242nd day of the year, with only 123 days left of this year.
If this day has a special importance to you, then you’ll love to know what things happened on this day throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 2015, rapper Kanye West publicly announced his plans to run for president in 2020? The announcement took place at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about August 30th in history!
What Events Happened On August 30 In History?
2019 Amateur astronomer Gennady Borisov discovered a strange comet in another star system.

2018 Argentina raised interest rates to 60% to try and maintain the Peso.
2017 The late author Terry Pratchett’s unfinished novels were destroyed by a steamroller, as it was his last dying wish.
2015 Rapper Kanye West publicly announced at the MTV Video Music Awards his plans to run for president in 2020.

2013 Period drama movie “12 Years a Slave” premiered on this day, and went on to win Best Picture at the Telluride Film Festival in 2014.
1993 The second-largest mosque in Africa officially opened in Casablanca, Morocco.
1993 The Eiffel Tower in Paris received its 150 millionth visitor.

1965 Casey Stengel announced that he was retiring from managing the New York Mets after 55 years in baseball.
1850 Honolulu became an official city.
1835 The first Europeans started the first permanent settlement of Melbourne.
1791 HMS Pandora sank at The Great Barrier Reef after a voyage to hunt down the Bounty mutineers in 1790.
1682 Captain William Penn set sail from Deal, England, on his famous voyage to the New World on his ship named “Welcome.”
Famous Quotes Said On August 30
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been spoken throughout history on August 30th.
1833
“I am suffocated and lost when I have not the bright feeling of progression.”
– Margaret Fuller
Famous People Born On August 30
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Cameron Diaz? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1972 Cameron Diaz
American Actress

- Age:
- 49 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1984 Michael Grant Terry
American Actor

- Age:
- 37 years old
- Born In:
- Pennsylvania, USA
Special Holidays On August 30
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.

National Slinky Day

International Day of the Disappeared
August 30 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same star sign, Virgo.
Virgo is the sixth sign in the zodiac and is an earth sign that is co-ruled by the planet Mercury. Mercury also rules Gemini, but usually, the two signs aren’t a good match for relationships.
Peridot is the birthstone given to those who were born during August. The peridot is usually a light green color, although the shade can vary depending on how much iron it contains. The peridot stands out from the other birthstones as it’s one of the only gemstones that doesn’t change color depending on light, heat, or other factors.
Those who were born on August 30th were likely conceived the previous year on December 7th.