🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on January 30:

2011 — California became the first state to celebrate Fred Korematsu Day, honoring the civil rights activist.

1972 — British paratroopers opened fire on a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland, killing 13 and injuring 14 others in what became known as Bloody Sunday.

1945 — The Wilhelm Gustloff, a German ocean liner, was sunk by a Soviet submarine in the deadliest maritime disaster in history.

1948 — Mahatma Gandhi, leader of India’s independence movement, was assassinated in New Delhi.

1649 — Charles I of Great Britain and Ireland was executed in London, ending his reign during the English Civil War.

9 BCE — The Roman Emperor Augustus dedicated the Ara Pacis, a monumental altar symbolizing peace and prosperity.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On January 30, we’re singing to:

Livia Drusilla (58 BCE) — Roman patrician and wife of Emperor Augustus, who was instrumental in shaping the early Roman Empire.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882) — 32nd president of the United States, who led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II with his New Deal policies.

Gene Hackman (1930) — Acclaimed American actor known for his roles in The French Connection, Unforgiven, and Superman.

Christian Bale (1974) — Welsh actor celebrated for his transformative performances in The Dark Knight Trilogy, American Psycho, and The Fighter.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On January 30, we’re saying goodbye to:

Ferdinand Porsche (1951) — Austrian engineer and founder of Porsche AG, known for designing the iconic Volkswagen Beetle.

Coretta Scott King (2006) — Civil rights activist and wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., dedicated to preserving his legacy and advancing equality.

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