Historical Events
- Belgian Senate accept laws against racism
- Simon Gray's play "Quartermaine's Terms" premieres in London
- UN Nations Human Rights Commission rules Canada violated International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in case of Wolastoqiyik woman Sandra Lovelace who lost her status through marriage [1]
Famous Birthdays
Hope Solo (42 years old)
American soccer player (US women's national team goalkeeper), born in Richland, Washington
- Juan Smith, South African rugby back-rower (70 Tests; RC Toulon, Gauteng Lions, Free State Cheetahs), born in Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Nicky Hayden, American motorcycle racer (MotoGP Champion 2006), born in Owensboro, Kentucky (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Daisy Kennedy, Australian concert violinist, dies at 88
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 30, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
#1 Song: Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
