March 30th celebrates Pencil Day and Take A Walk In The Park Day.
We made it to day 89 of the year and there’s 276 days left to go until we reach the new year.
March isn’t quite over yet, but fear not as you are about to read about some of the most interesting events that happened on this day throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 1870, the US adopted the 15th amendment, guaranteeing citizens the right to vote? This news was met with widespread celebrations.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about March 30th in history!
What Events Happened On March 30 In History?
2017 North Carolina repealed its controversial bathroom law that restricted transgender use.
2001 Swimmer Michael Phelps smashed the world record for the 200-meter butterfly swim at just 15 years old.
1987 Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting “Sunflowers” was sold for an incredible $39.7 million, the most ever paid for a painting.
1984 A police detective offered to split a lottery ticket with his regular waitress at a pizzeria in Yonkers, NY. She ended up with a $3 million tip!
1981 Someone tried to shoot President Ronald Reagan.
1959 The Dalai Lama received political asylum in India after fleeing from China.
1949 Riots broke out in Iceland when the Icelandic parliament decided to join NATO.
1939 The Heinkel He 100 fighter set a world airspeed record of 463 mph (745 km/h).
1870 The US adopted the 15th Amendment, guaranteeing citizens the right to vote.
1867 The United States bought Alaska from the Russian Empire.
1858 Hyman Lipman patented the pencil with an eraser on top.
1796 German mathematician Carl Friedrich constructed the first heptadecagon using a ruler and a compass.
Famous Quotes Said On March 30
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on Mar 30th throughout history.
1953
“The world is in greater peril from those who tolerate or encourage evil than from those who actually commit it.”
– Albert Einstein
Famous People Born On March 30
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Vincent van Gogh! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1968 Céline Dion
Canadian Singer
- Age:
- 54 years old
- Born In:
- Quebec, Canada
1991 NF
American Rapper
- Age:
- 31 years old
- Born In:
- Michigan, USA
1853 Vincent van Gogh
Dutch Painter
1979 Norah Jones
American Singer
- Age:
- 43 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
Special Holidays On March 30
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
National Pencil Day
Sure, pens are cool and all, but pencils are truly where it’s at. There are pencils of every color of the rainbow and lead pencils in every shade imaginable. You can even make watercolors with some types of pencils! So pick up your favorite pencil today and get drawing!
National Take A Walk In The Park Day
There are few better things for your mental health than getting outside and enjoying some fresh air. Take A Walk In The Park Day is the perfect day to take a break from it all, and unwind for a while. So head to the greenest space near you and take a stroll; you might find you enjoy it!
March 30 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
If you were born on March 30th, your zodiac sign is Aries.
Aries is the first sign in the zodiac and is represented by the ram. Much like the ram, Arians often dive headfirst into whatever they feel passionate about.
All those born in the month of March have the Aquamarine birthstone. The Aquamarine gem symbolizes rebirth and purity. Its name comes from a Latin word that means “seawater.”
If you were born on this day, it’s likely that you were conceived on July 7 in the previous year.
