July 30

    What happened on July 30 in history

    3 events fall on July 30, from 1619 to 1966. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 30

    1. 1619

      The first representative assembly in America

      The House of Burgesses meets at Jamestown.

      Read about Mayflower Landing at Plymouth RockPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1930

      Uruguay wins the first World Cup

      The hosts beat Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo.

      Read about Christ the Redeemer Under Construction, Rio de JaneiroPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1966

      England wins the World Cup

      A 4-2 win over West Germany at Wembley after extra time.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

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