July 30

Friday 30, 2004:

A gas explosion kills 16 people in Belgium.

Tuesday 30, 1974:

Watergate Scandal: US President Richard M. Nixon releases subpoenaed White House recordings after being ordered to do so by the United States Supreme Court.

Saturday 30, 1966:

At Wembley Stadium, host England wins the Football World Cup, beating Germany 4 to 2.

Monday 30, 1945:

World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks the USS Indianapolis, killing 883 seamen in the worst single loss in the history of the United States Navy.

Friday 30, 1419:

First Defenestration of Prague.

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