What Happened on Oct 30

The Siege Of Tunis Is Abandoned

Due to further diseases the siege of Tunis was abandoned on October 30 by an agreement with the sultan. In this agreement the Christians gained... Read more

José Manuel Gallegos Is Born

José Manuel Gallegos was born in Spanish colonial Mexico, in the town of Abiquiú, Nuevo México, on October 30, 1815. His people were Hispanos,... Read more

Armistice of Moudros Ends Hostilities in the Middle Eastern Theater

The Armistice of Moudros (Turkish: Mondros Ateşkes Anlaşması) ended the hostilities in the Middle Eastern theatre between the Ottoman Empire and... Read more

War of the Worlds Airs

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. From the Meridian Room in the Park Plaza in New York City, we bring you the music of Ramon Raquello and his... Read more

German Forces Begin Siege of Sevastopol

A rapid thrust was launched towards Sevastopol on 30 October 1941 which commenced the Defence of Sevastopol (Russian: оборона Севастополя),... Read more

Albizu-Campos And Other Puerto Rican Nationalists Lead A 3-Day Revolt Against The United States

On October 30, 1950, Albizu-Campos and other nationalists led a 3-day revolt against the United States in various cities and towns of Puerto Rico.... Read more

Agatha Christie publishes Endless Night

Ambitious young Michael Rogers - the narrator of the story - falls in love with Fenella Guteman (Ellie) the first time he sets eyes on her in the... Read more

Pink Floyd releases Meddle

Meddle is the fifth studio album by Pink Floyd. It was released in October 1971, and is often considered to be the album which best demonstrates... Read more

Illinois Central Commuter Train Crash

Thirty-nine people were killed and more than 200 injured Monday when an electric commuter train that was trying to back up after apparently... Read more

Muhammad Ali vs George Foreman Battle in the "Rumble in the Jungle"

The Rumble in the Jungle was a historic boxing event that took place on 30 October 1974, in the Mai 20 Stadium in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic... Read more

Stevie Wonder Releases Journey through the Secret Life of Plants

Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants" is an album by Stevie Wonder, originally released on the Tamla Motown label on October... Read more

Mercyful Fate release Melissa

Melissa is the debut album of Danish band Mercyful Fate released in 1983. It was the first album released by Roadrunner Records. In 2005 Roadrunner... Read more

Anthrax releases Spreading the Disease

Spreading the Disease is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax and the first with vocalist Joey Belladonna and bassist Frank... Read more

Sepultura release Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is the second studio album by Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura, released in 1987 through Cogumelo Records. It is the first album... Read more

Joe Satriani Releases "Flying in a Blue Dream"

Flying in a Blue Dream is a 1989 album by instrumental rock solo artist Joe Satriani. It is his third studio album (Dreaming #11 is a mostly live... Read more

King Diamond releases The Eye

The Eye is a concept album by King Diamond released in 1990. It continues to feature a major storyline such as other King Diamond albums, though it... Read more

Madrid Conference

The Madrid Conference was hosted by the government of Spain and co-sponsored by the USA and the USSR. It convened on October 30, 1991 and lasted... Read more

"The Parking Garage" - Season 3 Episode 6 of Seinfeld Premiers

"The Parking Garage" is the twenty-third episode of the situation comedy Seinfeld. The episode was the sixth episode of the show's third season. It... Read more

MST3K Ep. 513 - "The Brain That Wouldn't Die"

When a doctor's fiancee is decapitated, he keeps her head alive in a laboratory and tries to find her a new body. Michael J. Nelson's first... Read more

Guns N' Roses announce that Slash has quit the band

On October 30, 1996, it was discovered that Slash was officially no longer a part of the band, as lead singer Axl Rose sent a fax to MTV stating he... Read more

U2 releases tenth studio album, "All That You Can't Leave Behind"

All That You Can't Leave Behind is the tenth studio album by the Irish rock band U2, released in 2000 by Island Records in the UK and Interscope... Read more

Destiny's Child releases Christmas album "8 Days of Christmas"

8 Days of Christmas is a Christmas album by R&B girl group Destiny's Child, released by Columbia Records in October 2001 in the United States (see... Read more

New England Patriots defeat Buffalo Bills, 21-16

A certain celebration was required. After all, how many times does a star player return to a championship football team after suffering a... Read more

Yacht Rock Episode 5

Toto has been commissioned to write a smooth song for Michael Jackson's Thriller, but Jackson rejects the band, believing after working with Eddie... Read more

Keane releases "Nothing in My Way" single

"Nothing in My Way" is a song performed and composed by English rock band Keane and is featured as the third track on their second studio album,... Read more