July 30 in History
Significant events that shaped India and the World.
Historic Power Grid Failure
India's northern power grid collapses, followed by a second failure the next day, plunging over 600 million people into darkness in the largest blackout in history.
Muthulakshmi Reddi Born
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi, eminent medical practitioner, social reformer, and India's first woman legislator, is born.
Medicare and Medicaid Created
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Social Security Act into law, officially establishing the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
First World Cup Final
Uruguay defeats Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo to win the inaugural FIFA World Cup.
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