September 30 in history
Events on September 30
Notable events that happened on September 30 in past years.
- 2016
Hurricane Matthew becomes a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest hurricane to form in the Caribbean Sea since 2007.
Wikipedia article: Hurricane Matthew - 2000
Israeli–Palestinian conflict: Twelve-year-old Muhammad al-Durrah is shot and killed on the second day of the Second Intifada.
Wikipedia article: Israeli–Palestinian conflict - 1993
The 6.2 Mw Latur earthquake shakes Maharashtra, India with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) killing 9,748 and injuring 30,000.
Wikipedia article: 1993 Latur earthquake - 1970
Jordan makes a deal with the PFLP for the release of the remaining hostages from the Dawson's Field hijackings.
Wikipedia article: Dawson's Field hijackings - 1954
The U.S. Navy submarine USS Nautilus is commissioned as the world's first nuclear-powered vessel.
Wikipedia article: USS Nautilus (SSN-571) - 1945
The Bourne End rail crash, in Hertfordshire, England, kills 43.
Wikipedia article: Bourne End rail crash - 1941
World War II: The Babi Yar massacre comes to an end.
Wikipedia article: Babi Yar - 1938
The League of Nations unanimously outlaws "intentional bombings of civilian populations".
Wikipedia article: League of Nations - 1918
Ukrainian War of Independence: Insurgent forces led by Nestor Makhno defeats the Central Powers at the battle of Dibrivka.
Wikipedia article: Ukrainian War of Independence - 1907
The McKinley National Memorial, the final resting place of assassinated U.S. President William McKinley and his family, is dedicated in Canton, Ohio.
Wikipedia article: McKinley National Memorial - 1882
Thomas Edison's first commercial hydroelectric power plant, the Vulcan Street Plant, begins operation.
Wikipedia article: Thomas Edison - 1744
War of the Austrian Succession: France and Spain defeat Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo, but soon have to withdraw from Sardinia.
Wikipedia article: War of the Austrian Succession - 1541
Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his forces enter Tula territory in present-day western Arkansas, encountering fierce resistance.
Wikipedia article: Hernando de Soto - 1342
Battle of Morlaix is fought in the Hundred Years' War.
- 489
The Ostrogoths under Theoderic the Great defeat the forces of Odoacer for the second time.
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