July 30 in History
2 events from world history that happened on July 30.
The first FIFA World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930, launched what would become the most widely watched sporting event on Earth. Thirteen national teams gathered in Montevideo, and the host nation beat neighboring Argentina in the final, claiming a trophy that has since become one of the great prizes in world sport.
In July 1966 England won the World Cup, beating West Germany 4-2 after extra time in the final at Wembley Stadium in London. It remains England's only major men's international title and one of the most celebrated moments in British sporting history. The match also began a rivalry with Germany that has shaped English football culture ever since.
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- July 1, 1903: Tour de France First Race
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- July 4, 1776: American Independence
- July 4, 1954: World Cup Final Miracle of Bern
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- July 5, 1962: Algerian Independence
- July 5, 1975: Arthur Ashe Wins Wimbledon
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- July 9, 1877: First Wimbledon Championship
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- July 14, 1789: French Revolution
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- July 16, 1054: Great Schism
- July 16, 1945: Trinity Nuclear Test
- July 16, 1950: Maracanazo
- July 17, 1955: Disneyland Opens
- July 18, 1976: Nadia Comaneci Perfect Ten
- July 18, 1994: Rwandan Genocide Ends
- July 20, 1969: Apollo 11 Moon Landing
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- July 26, 1992: Dream Team at Barcelona Olympics
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- July 28, 1914: World War I Begins
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- July 31, 1917: Passchendaele
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