January 30th (1948) was a Friday. It's the 29th day of the year (30th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 336 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 30th January, 1948
» Indian pacifist and leader Mahatma Gandhi named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known for his non-violent freedom struggle, is assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist.
Famous Birthdays on January 30 in 1948
» Nick Broomfield, English director and producer
» Paul Magee, Irish soldier
» Miles Reid, English mathematician and academic
January 30th Famous Deaths for 1948
» Arthur Coningham (RAF officer) or Arthur Coningham, Australian air marshal (b. 1895)
» Mahatma Gandhi, Indian lawyer, philosopher, and activist (b. 1869)
» Wright brothers known as Orville Wright, American pilot and engineer, co-founded the Wright Company (b. 1871)
January 30th Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of Saints or Feast Day:
» Aldegonde
» Anthony the Great (Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria or Coptic Church)
» Balthild
» Hippolytus of Rome
» Hyacintha Mariscotti
» Charles I of England (Commemoration, Anglicanism, e.g., Society of King Charles the Martyr)
» Martina of Rome named Martina
» Mutien-Marie Wiaux
» Savina of Milan or Savina
» Three Holy Hierarchs (Eastern Orthodox)
» January 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi-related observances: