Historical Events
- Atlanta Braves remove Chief Noc-A-Homa to make room for more seats
- USSR performs underground nuclear Test
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Anderson, English cricket fast bowler (most wickets for England in both Test and ODI cricket), born in Burnley, Lancashire
- Martin Starr [Schienle], American actor (Freaks and Geeks; Silicon Valley), born in Santa Monica, California
- Yvonne Strahovski, Australian actress (Chuck, The Handmaid's Tale), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Frank Nicholson, South African cricket wicket-keeper (1935-36), dies
- Roberta Pedon, American glamour model, dies at 28
About July 30, 1982
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Fame - Irene Cara