Today in History for 30th January 1962

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- 2 members of Flying Wallendas' high-wire act killed when their 7-person pyramid collapsed during a performance in Detroit
- UN General Assembly censures Portugal (because of Angola)
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 2 of 2

- King Abdullah II of Jordan
- Mary Kay Letourneau, American convicted statutory rapist

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Manuel de Abreu, Brazilian physician (b. 1894)

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