Japanese carmaker Mazda is founded, initially as a cork-producing company. Mazda’s history begins in 1920 in Hiroshima, Japan, when it was founded as Toyo Cork…
Tag: 30 January
30 January 1969
The Beatles’ last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The Beatles’ final public performance took place on January 30, 1969, atop…
30 January 1826
The Menai Suspension Bridge, considered the world’s first modern suspension bridge, connecting the Isle of Anglesey to the north West coast of Wales, is opened….
30 January 1835
In the first assassination attempt against a President of the United States, Richard Lawrence attempts to shoot president Andrew Jackson, but fails and is subdued…
30 January 1969
The Beatles’ last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. On January 30 1969, the Fab Four – John Lennon, Paul McCartney,…
30 January 1933
Adolf Hitler is sworn in as the Chancellor of Germany. On this day in 1933, President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler, leader or fÜhrer…
30 January 2003
Belgium officially recognizes same sex marriages. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Belgium have been seen as some of the most progressive in Europe…