South African politician, Malusi Gigaba celebrates his birthday. Image: Twitter @mmodiba10/@MadiBoity
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 30 August?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
South African politician, Malusi Gigaba celebrates his birthday. Image: Twitter @mmodiba10/@MadiBoity
Look at what happened on this day 30 August in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 30 AUGUST
1995 | Operation Deliberate Force was launched by NATO against Bosnian Serb forces during the Bosnian War.
1998 | Second Congo War: In the western DRC, the Matadi and Inga dams were retaken from the RCD and Rwandan forces by the DRC’s armed forces and their allies from Angola and Zimbabwe.
2012 | Two hundred and seventy workers were charged with the murder of their colleagues. The allegations related to the tragic incident on August 16, 2012, when the South African police services opened fire and killed 34 mineworkers who were striking for a wage raise.
2019 | A serious collision during the F2 Spa Feature Race left young driver Anthoine Hubert with serious injuries, and she later passed away.
2021 | The last American soldiers withdrew from Afghanistan, bringing an end to American involvement in the conflict.
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BIRTHDAYS
1958 | Australian rugby league player and sportscaster, Peter Tunks.
1963 | South African musician, Nataniël.
1971 | South African politician, Malusi Gigaba.
1977 | Polish footballer, Kamil Kosowski.
1987 | English singer-songwriter, Tania Foster.
DEATHS
2001 | ANC activist and father of President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki, Govan Mbeki, 91.
2003 | American actor and soldier, Charles Bronson, 82.
2007 | English author and journalist, Michael Jackson, 65.
2009 | German footballer, Klaus-Peter Hanisch, 57.
2013 | American golfer, William C. Campbell, 90.
SPORTS
2005 | On this day, Newcastle United officially announced the signing of Michael Owen from Real Madrid for a then-club-record transfer fee of £16.8 million.
ENTERTAINMENT
2005 | Rihanna, 17, released her first album, “Music Of The Sun”. The lead single was the hit “Pon De Replay.”
AFRICA FACT
The Springboks of South Africa are ranked No. 2 in the world.
