June 30 in History
June 30 is the birthday of Tom Davies (footballer, born 1998) (1998) and the anniversary of the death of Kenneth Colley (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for June 30, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey, English magnate was born in 1286, while Nepotianus, Roman ruler died in 350.
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Famous people born on June 30
Famous people who died on June 30
2021
Raj Kaushal (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Indian director, producer, stunt director (1970–2021)
2020
Stella Madzimbamuto (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
African nurse, Zimbabwean nationalist, civil rights and women's rights activist
2014
Paul Mazursky (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American director, screenwriter, and actor (1930–2014)
2013
Alan Campbell, Baron Campbell of Alloway (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British judge, barrister, & author (1917–2013)
2012
Michael Abney-Hastings, 14th Earl of Loudoun (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian politician (1942–2012)
2012
Michael J. Ybarra (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American journalist, author and adventurer (1966-2012)
2004
Eddie Burns (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian rugby league footballer and coach (1916-2004)
2002
Chico Xavier (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Spiritualist and philanthropist from Brazil (1910–2002)
What happened on June 30
- 2023
A Tajik citizen with ISIS connections, wanted in Tajikistan for murder and kidnapping, kills two people at Chișinău International Airport in Moldova, after being denied entry to the country.
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The Tiger Fire ignites near Black Canyon City, Arizona, and goes on to burn 16,278 acres (6,587 ha) of land before being fully contained on July 30.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
The Hong Kong National Security Law is passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and immediately comes into effect after gazettal.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Donald Trump becomes the first sitting US President to visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
A Hercules C-130 military aircraft with 113 people on board crashes in a residential area in Medan, Indonesia, resulting in at least 116 deaths.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
Nineteen firefighters die controlling a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2013
Protests begin around Egypt against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling Freedom and Justice Party, leading to their overthrow during the 2013 Egyptian coup d'état.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
Yemenia Flight 626, an Airbus A310-300, crashes into the Indian Ocean near Comoros, killing 152 of the 153 people on board. A 14-year-old girl named Bahia Bakari survives the crash.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
A Jeep Cherokee filled with propane canisters drives into the entrance of Glasgow Airport, Scotland in a failed terrorist attack. This was linked to the 2007 London car bombs that had taken place the day before.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
An Airbus A330-300 crashes during a test flight at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport, killing all seven people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Malta is officially subdivided into 68 local councils by the Local Councils Act.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
East and West Germany merge their economies.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
A coup d'état in Sudan deposes the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi and President Ahmed al-Mirghani.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Bowers v. Hardwick that states can outlaw homosexual acts between consenting adults.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
Thirty-nine American hostages from the hijacked TWA Flight 847 are freed in Beirut after being held for 17 days.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 30
- 1286 — John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey, English magnate (died 1347)
- 1468 — John, Elector of Saxony (died 1532)
- 1470 — Charles VIII of France (died 1498)
Died on June 30
- 350 — Nepotianus, Roman ruler
- 710 — Erentrude, Frankish abbess
- 888 — Æthelred, archbishop of Canterbury
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 30
Quick answers
Who was born on June 30? Tom Davies (footballer, born 1998) (1998), A. J. Brown (1997), Reuben Garrick (1997).
Who died on June 30? Kenneth Colley (2025), Jim Shooter (2025), Raj Kaushal (2021).
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