Historical Events
Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
After delivering the Atomic Bomb across the Pacific, the cruiser USS Indianapolis is torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine I-58. 880 of the crew died, many after being attacked by sharks, the inspiration for the movie Jaws.
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Famous Birthdays
- David Sanborn, American jazz saxophonist (David Letterman Show), born in Tampa, Florida
- Patrick Modiano, French novelist (Nobel 2014), born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France
1945 Highlights
About July 30, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
