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(December 30, 1922) (December 30, 1975) (December 30, 1984) (December 30, 2014) (December 30, 2017)
Learn about the most intriguing events and historical facts that occurred on December 30 throughout history. Capricorn is the zodiac sign for December 30. LeBron James (1984) and Tiger Woods (1984) are two famous people that were born on this day (1975).
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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which was founded on this day in 1922 and had its capital in Moscow, eventually grew to include 15 republics and was the world's largest country (by area) until it was disbanded in 1991.
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Tiger Woods, an American golfer, was born. He was the first player to win the game's four major tournaments in a row (the Masters, the US Open, the British Open, and the PGA Championship).
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LeBron James, a superstar in the National Basketball Association, was born.
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At the age of 104, German-born actress Luise Rainer, the first person to win acting Academy Awards twice, passed away.
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Erica Garner, American civil rights activist (b. 1990).
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