October 30

    What happened on October 30 in history

    6 events fall on October 30, from 1905 to 1974. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 30

    1. 1905

      The October Manifesto

      Nicholas II concedes a parliament to end the general strike.

      Read about Industrial London and Tower BridgePlay the 20th century round

    2. 1938

      The War of the Worlds broadcast

      Orson Welles's radio play alarms some listeners.

      Play the 20th century round

    3. 1961

      The Tsar Bomba is detonated

      The largest nuclear device ever tested explodes over Novaya Zemlya.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1961

      The Tsar Bomba

      The Soviet Union tests the largest nuclear device ever detonated.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1961

      Stalin leaves the mausoleum

      His body is removed from Lenin's tomb overnight.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1974

      The Rumble in the Jungle

      Ali knocks out Foreman in Kinshasa in the eighth round.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

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