1735CE
Birth
John Adams Born
Second President of the United States and a key Founding Father, he was a driving force behind American independence and the nation's first Vice President.
Daily Chronicle
October 30
3 Historical Records
1938CE
Culture
War of the Worlds broadcast
Orson Welles broadcasts a radio adaptation of 'The War of the Worlds,' causing widespread panic among listeners who believe it's a real alien invasion.
1961CE
Science
Tsar Bomba detonated
The Soviet Union detonates the Tsar Bomba over Novaya Zemlya, the largest and most powerful nuclear weapon ever tested.