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.

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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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