21 fun facts for July, 30

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Summary
July 30th holds various significant events such as starting Olympic Games, celebrating independence, and ending iconic car production. It is a day to honor historical milestones in politics, sports, arts, and culture, as well as a day devoted to friendship and raising awareness against human trafficking.
21 Fun facts
  1. On July 30, 1932, the 10th Olympic Games began in Los Angeles. The games went on until August 14 and saw 37 countries participating, with the United States ranking first in terms of both gold medals and total medals won.
  2. July 30, in Vanuatu, is a national holiday called "Independence Day." This day marks the independence of this island nation from France and the United Kingdom, in the year 1980.
  3. One of the founding fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, on July 30, 1756, founded the Union Fire Department in Philadelphia. It is considered the first volunteer fire company in the country.
  4. On July 30, 762, the city of Baghdad was officially founded by Abu Ja'far al-Mansur, the second Abbasid caliph. The city would then become the center of science and learning for centuries.
  5. July 30, 1971, saw the launch of the Apollo 15 Lunar Module Falcon on its mission to explore the Moon's surface. Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin were the first to use the lunar rover vehicle during their mission.
  6. On July 30, 2003, the United Nations designated July 30 as International Day of Friendship. This event aims to foster friendships and promote understanding among different cultures and countries, contributing to world peace.
  7. In 1965, US President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, in a ceremony held at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, MO on July 30. These programs provide health care support to millions of elderly and low-income citizens in the United States.
  8. On July 30, 1969, the Beatles held their last-ever photo session together as a band, in what is now known as the "final Beatles photo shoot." The event occurred at John Lennon's house, Tittenhurst Park, in Sunninghill near Ascot, UK.
  9. July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness, spread understanding, and take action against human trafficking.
  10. On July 30, 1619, the first representative legislative assembly in the Americas began its session in Jamestown, Virginia. This marked the beginning of democracy in the American colonies, paving the way for the eventual formation of the United States.
  11. The first ever FIFA World Cup match played by women took place on July 30, 1988, in Guangzhou, China. The game was between Sweden and Brazil, with Sweden emerging victorious.
  12. On July 30, 1966, England won their first and only FIFA World Cup. They played with West Germany at Wembley Stadium in London, and after extra time, the final score was 4-2.
  13. On July 30, 2006, the longest suspension bridge in the world was opened in Akashi, Japan. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, also known as the Pearl Bridge, has a length of 1,991 meters (6,532 feet).
  14. Pixar Animation Studios' blockbuster movie, Ratatouille, had its first premiere in the UK on July 30, 2007. The movie gained worldwide success and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
  15. On July 30, 1962, the Trans-Canada Highway was officially opened, which connected the east and west coasts of Canada. It is the second-longest national highway in the world.
  16. In 2003 on July 30, the last "Old Style" Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico. This date marked the end of an iconic and widely recognized vehicle's production era.
  17. On July 30, 1974, the United States House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee adopted its first article of impeachment against Richard Nixon. The president was charged with obstruction of justice, leading to his eventual resignation.
  18. American television and film actor Laurence Fishburne was born on July 30, 1961. Fondly known for his roles in The Matrix series as Morpheus and as Nelson Mandela in the TV series Madiba, he has captivated millions of fans worldwide.
  19. In 1898 on July 30, the city of San Francisco opened the world's first publicly-funded and government-supported aquarium to the public, Steinhart Aquarium.
  20. On July 30, in the year 2000, the Romanian pop duo Akcent released their first album, "Senzaţia." This pop-dance act started producing international hits in 2003 and skyrocketed to global fame with their hit "Kylie."
  21. American politician Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver got married on July 30, 1986. The couple had four children together but their marriage eventually ended in 2011.

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