Mozambican musician, Gito Baloi. He would be celebrating his birthday, died in 2004. Image: Twitter @sphiwemhlambi/@AlexJayZA

On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 30 September?

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.

by The South African

30-09-2023 06:00

in News

Mozambican musician, Gito Baloi. He would be celebrating his birthday, died in 2004. Image: Twitter @sphiwemhlambi/@AlexJayZA

Look at what happened on this day 30 September 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 SEPTEMBER

1982 | The Appeal Court in Bloemfontein restored Ingwavuma to South Africa

2009 | The 7.6 Mw  Sumatra earthquake left 1 115 people dead.

1999 | Japan’s second-worst nuclear accident, the Tokaimura nuclear catastrophe, claimed the lives of two technicians.

1993 | A 6.2 Mw earthquake with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) struck Maharashtra, India, leaving 9 748 people dead and 30 000 injured.

1980 | Xerox, in collaboration with Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation, released Ethernet specifications.

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BIRTHDAYS

1953 | American country music singer-songwriter, author, and actress, Deborah Allen.

1954 | Polish singer-songwriter and record producer, Basia.

1964 | Mozambican musician, Gito Baloi died in 2004.

1985 | Serbian-American author, Téa Obreht.

1988 | South African cyclist, Philip Buys.

DEATHS

2002 | Swedish race car driver and mountaineer, Göran Kropp, 36.

2017 | American game show host, Monty Hall, 96.

2010 | American screenwriter and producer, Stephen J. Cannell, 69.

2011 | American-Yemeni terrorist, Anwar al-Awlaki, 40.

2019 | British research scientist who proved fish feel pain, Victoria Braithwaite, 52.

SPORTS

2006 | Manchester City’s bad boy After a 1-1 Premier League tie at Goodison, Joey Barton made news once more by baring his back to the Everton supporters. He then got a warning and a $2 000 fine.