What Happened on December 30, 2020

Historical Events

  • Argentina is the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion (signed into law 14 Jan 2021)
  • San Antonio assistant Becky Hammon becomes first female to coach an NBA team after Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is ejected in a 121-107 loss to the LA Lakers

Famous Deaths

  • Alto Reed [Thomas Cartmell], American saxophonist (Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band), dies of colon cancer at 72

Dawn Wells (1938-2020)

American actress (Gilligan's Island -"Mary Ann"), dies of COVID-19 complications at 82 [1]

  • Eugene Wright, American jazz bassist (The Dave Brubeck Quartet), sometimes known as "The Senator", dies at 97 [1]
  • Samuel Little, American serial killer (who confessed to 93 murders), dies at 80 [1]
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About December 30, 2020

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Stop Me Eatin' - Ladbaby