What Happened on January 30, 1974

Historical Events

  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Birthdays

Christian Bale (50 years old)

British actor (Batman Begins, American Psycho, The Machinist), born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

  • Jemima Khan, English socialite, previously married to Imran Khan, born in London

Olivia Colman (50 years old)

English actress (Broadchurch, The Favourite), born in Norwich, England

  • Robert Rollins, English cricketer (big-hitting Essex wicketkeeper-batsman), born in London, England
Born in 1974

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Whitty, Australian cricketer (left-arm bowler 1909-12), dies at 87
1974 Highlights

About January 30, 1974

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

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