August 30

    What happened on August 30 in history

    3 events fall on August 30, from 1682 to 1991. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 30

    1. 1682

      William Penn sails for America

      He leaves England to found Pennsylvania.

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    2. 1963

      The Moscow–Washington hotline opens

      A teleprinter link connects the Kremlin and the Pentagon.

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    3. 1991

      Azerbaijan declares independence

      One of several Soviet republics to break away that autumn.

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