Famous Birthdays
- Carrie Saxon Perry, 1st African-American mayor of a major US city (Hartford CT), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 2018)
- John Leonard Swigert Jr., American astronaut (Apollo 13), born in Denver, Colorado (d. 1982)
About August 30, 1931
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 92 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo