September 30th is also known as Ask A Stupid Question Day and International Translation Day.
This day marks the 273rd day of 2021, and there’s only 92 days left of the year.
People who were born on September 30 all share the Libra zodiac sign.
The last day of September has had its fair share of important events, but we’re here today to look at not only this, but other historical events that make this day so unique.
Did you know that on this day in 1960, the American animated sitcom “The Flintstones” debuted on ABC? It was a hit and would later be rated one of the greatest TV cartoons of all time.
Keep reading for more facts about September 30th in history!
What Happened On September 30 In History?
2019
A super-massive iceberg broke away from Antarctica.
It happened at the Amery Ice Shelf, where an incredible 315 billion tons drifted away from the continent.
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BBC
2004
Large squid photos captured for the first time in their natural habitat.
The live giant squid is the largest invertebrate in the world and is estimated to be eight meters in size.
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Scientific American
1993
Latur earthquake in India killed nearly 10,000 people.
The 6.4 quake started at 3:56 am local time at a depth of 6.2 miles and caused up to $1.3 billion USD in damages.
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Wikipedia
1968
The Supremes released their hit single “Love Child.”
The track hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 between November 30-December 7, 1968.
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Wikipedia
1960
American animated sitcom “The Flintstones” which romanticized the Stone Age debuted on ABC.
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Wikipedia
1955
Hollywood actor, James Dean died aged 24.
On this day he was travelling to a sport car racing competition in California when he was involved in a fatal car accident at the junction of California State Route 41.
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Wikipedia
Did you know that on this day, September 30th 1960, the American animated sitcom “The Flintstones” debuted on ABC?