2003 - In Mexico, the last 'old style' Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the assembly line.
2001 - Lance Armstrong became the first American to win three consecutive Tours de France.
1971 - Apollo Program: Apollo 15 Mission - David Scott and James Irwin on the Apollo Lunar Module Falcon land on the Moon with the first Lunar Rover
1956 - The phrase "In God We Trust" was adopted as the U.S. national motto.
1932 - Premiere of Walt Disney's Flowers and Trees, first cartoon using Technicolor & first Academy Award winning cartoon short
This Day In Business
1965 - President Johnson signs into law a medical insurance plan called - Medicare. It would be financed through a social security tax.
1992 - Actor Ray Sharkey arrested while filming "The Hat Squad" series, which recast his role.
1729 - Named after Lord Baltimore, the seaport city of Baltimore MD is founded.
1966 - At Wembley Stadium, host England defeats Germany to win their first World Cup.
July 30th Holiday
Feast of the Throne (Morocco) - Public holiday, celebrating the enthronement of the Moroccan King.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the July 30 Birthday Horoscope.
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