Historical Events
- 38th NFL Chicago All Star Game: Baltimore 24, All Stars 17 (52,289)
- All Nippon Airways Flight 58 collides with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-86F near Shizukuishi, Japan, killing all 162 aboard the Boing 727
Bangladesh
George Harrison releases single "Bangladesh"
- US Apollo 15 (Scott & Irwin) lands on Mare Imbrium on the Moon
Famous Birthdays
- Bard Hargreaves, American drummer (Third Eye Blind - "Semi-Charmed Life"), born in Marin County, California
- Christine Taylor, American actress, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Ron Blazier, American MLB pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies), born in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Sagi Kalev, Israeli bodybuilder, born in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
- Tom Green, Canadian comedian and actor, born in Pembroke, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Kenneth Slessor, Australian poet (b. 1901)
About July 30, 1971
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: You've Got A Friend - James Taylor
#1 Song: Get It On - T Rex
