Historical Events
Assassination
Mahatma Gandhi assassinated by Hindu extremist Nathuram Godse
- V Winter Olympic Games open in St Moritz, Switzerland
Famous Birthdays
- Akira Yoshino, Japanese chemist (lithium-ion battery), 2019 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, born in Suita, Japan
- Nicholas Broomfield, English documentary film director (Dark Obsession, Heidi Fleiss), born in London, United Kingdom
- Paul Magee, Provisional IRA member, born in Belfast, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Herb Pennock, American Baseball HOF pitcher (6 × World Series; Philadelphia A's, Boston Red Sox, NY Yankees), dies at 53
Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
Indian independence activist and spiritual leader, assassinated in New Delhi by Hindu extremists at 78
Orville Wright (1871-1948)
American aviator (Wright Brothers), dies at 76
About January 30, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
