Explore 2813 historical events from 1930–1939.
Thomas William Cartwright was an English cricketer. Playing largely for Somerset and Warwickshire, he took over 1,600 wickets as a medium-pace bowler, though he began his career as…
Tom Cartwright, English-Welsh cricketer and coach (died 2007)
James Ellis Hall is a retired American racing driver, race car constructor, and team owner. While he is best known as a car constructor, he was one of the greatest American racing …
Jim Hall, American race car driver
George Derek Varnals was a South African cricketer who played in three Test matches in the 1964–65 season.
Derek Varnals, South African cricketer (died 2019)
Barbara Densmoor Harris was an American Tony Award-winning Broadway stage star and Academy Award-nominated motion picture actress.
Barbara Harris, American actress and singer (died 2018)
Adnan Khashoggi was a Saudi businessman and arms dealer known for his business dealings, extensive geopolitical influence, and opulent lifestyle, which earned him the moniker "The …
Adnan Khashoggi, Saudi Arabian businessman (died 2017)
Gilbert "Gib" Parent was a Canadian member of Parliament. He is best known in his role as speaker of the House of Commons between 1994 and 2001.
Gilbert Parent, Canadian educator and politician, 33rd Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada (died 2009)
John Alexander Robinson was an American football coach best known for his two stints as head coach of the USC Trojans and for his tenure as the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams …
John Robinson, American football player and coach (died 2024)
Lawrence Sherry was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed relief pitcher from 1958 to 1968, most prominently as a…
Larry Sherry, American baseball player and coach (died 2006)
Lars Helge Werner was a Swedish socialist politician.
Lars Werner, Swedish lawyer and politician (died 2013)
Hillar Kärner was an Estonian chess player who won the Estonian Chess Championship seven times. He received the FIDE title of International Master (IM) in 1980.
Hillar Kärner, Estonian chess player (died 2017)
William James McCullough was a Northern Irish footballer who made more than 250 appearances for Arsenal in the Football League and was capped 10 times for Northern Ireland.
Billy McCullough, Northern Irish footballer
Neil McKendrick MA FRHistS was the 40th Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He is now a life fellow of the college.
Neil McKendrick, English historian and academic
Peter Schreier was a German tenor in opera, concert and lied, and a conductor. He was regarded as one of the leading lyric tenors of the 20th century.
Peter Schreier, German tenor and conductor (died 2019)
Yvon Deschamps is a Québécois author, actor, comedian and producer best known for his monologues. His social-commentary-tinged humour propelled him to prominence in Quebec popular…
Yvon Deschamps, Canadian comedian, actor, and producer
Patrick Bruce Oliphant was an Australian-born American political cartoonist whose career spanned more than 60 years. His body of work primarily focused on American and global polit…
Pat Oliphant, Australian cartoonist (died 2026)
Geoffrey Bond Lewis was an American actor. He appeared in more than 200 films and television shows, and was principally known for his film roles alongside Clint Eastwood and Robert…
Geoffrey Lewis, American actor and screenwriter (died 2015)
Geoffrey Pullar was an English cricketer, who played for Lancashire and Gloucestershire and in 28 Tests for England.
Geoff Pullar, English cricketer (died 2014)
Garland Perry "Hank" Cochran was an American country music singer and songwriter. Starting during the 1960s, Cochran was a prolific songwriter in the genre, including major hits by…
Hank Cochran, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2010)
John Erman was an American television director, producer, and actor. He was nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards, winning once for the film Who Will Love My Children? (1983). He…
John Erman, American actor, director, and producer (died 2021)
Georgy Stepanovich Shonin was a Soviet cosmonaut, who flew on the Soyuz 6 space mission.
Georgy Shonin, Ukrainian-Russian general, pilot, and cosmonaut (died 1997)
Victor Stefan Vogel was a Canadian jazz pianist, composer, arranger, trombonist, and conductor.
Vic Vogel, Canadian pianist, composer, and bandleader (died 2019)
Carol Arthur DeLuise, known professionally as Carol Arthur, was an American actress, mainly recognizable in supporting roles in films directed by Mel Brooks.
Carol Arthur, American actress and producer (died 2020)
Hans-Walter Eigenbrodt was a German football player. The defender won with Eintracht Frankfurt the German championship in 1959 and reached with the club the legendary 1960 European…
Hans-Walter Eigenbrodt, German footballer and coach (died 1997)
Michael Joseph Noonan was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He served as Minister for Defence from 1987 until 1989.
Michael J. Noonan, Irish farmer and politician, 25th Minister of Defence for Ireland (died 2013)