January 30

Wednesday 30, 2002:

Slobodan Milo?evi? accuses the United Nations war crimes tribunal of an "evil and hostile attack" against him.

Monday 30, 1995:

Workers from the National Institutes of Health announce the success of clinical trials testing the first preventive treatment for sickle-cell disease.

Thursday 30, 1969:

The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records. The impromptu concert was broken up by the police.

Thursday 30, 1964:

Ranger 6 is launched by NASA. Its mission is to carry television cameras and to crash-land on the moon.

Saturday 30, 1790:

The first boat specialized as a lifeboat is tested on the River Tyne.