What Happened on July 30, 1945

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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*A scene from the 2016 movie "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage"*

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