Historical Events
- British Senior Open Men's Golf, Turnberry: American Loren Roberts wins in a playoff with Eduardo Romero of Argentina
- Bruce Sutter, relief pitcher for Cubs, Cardinals, and Braves, inducted into MLB Hall of Fame, in Cooperstown, New York
- World's longest running music show "Top of the Pops" is broadcast for the last time on BBC Two. The show aired for 42 years.
Famous Deaths
- Al Balding, Canadian golfer (first Canadian to win PGA Tour event in US, 4-time winner), dies of cancer at 82
- Anthony Galla-Rini, American concert accordionist,and arranger, dies at 102
- Murray Bookchin, American libertarian socialist (b. 1921)
About July 30, 2006
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland
#1 Song: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira Ft. Wyclef Jean
