On this day: January 30
Raccoon Hits the Road: Stowaway Discovered in Shipped Car from U.S. to Belarus
Belarus customs officials uncovered an unexpected passenger—a raccoon—inside a car imported from the United States. The critter’s journey across continents left many wondering just how it got there.
Four Years, A Snowstorm, And A Cross-Country Reunion: Lost Dog Finally Found
A Wisconsin man braved a fierce snowstorm to reunite with his dog lost in Philadelphia four years ago. The heartwarming reunion journey spanned thousands of miles and years of uncertainty.
Ohio Man's Holiday Luck: From Stocking Stuffer to $100,000 Lottery Win
An Ohio man's father's quirky Christmas tradition of gifting scratch-off lottery tickets led to a surprising $100,000 prize, blending holiday cheer with unexpected fortune.
Thurman Thomas' Helmet Comes Off on Opening Play of Super Bowl XXVIII
On January 30, 1994, Bills running back Thurman Thomas lost his helmet attempting to catch the opening kickoff return in Super Bowl XXVIII; he continued play briefly without it before the return was nullified by a penalty.
Bloody Sunday: British troops shoot civilians at a Derry civil rights march, January 1972
On 30 January 1972 in Derry (Londonderry), soldiers of the British Army's Parachute Regiment fired on civil rights marchers and bystanders, killing 14 people and wounding others; the shootings intensified the Northern Ireland conflict and led to long-running inquiries and political fallout.
Execution of King Charles I at Whitehall, 1649
On January 30, 1649, Charles I was executed outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall after being tried and convicted by a High Court of Justice, marking the temporary abolition of the monarchy and establishment of the Commonwealth of England.
Olympic diver Bruce Kimball sentenced to 17 years for fatal DUI crash
Former U.S. Olympic diver Bruce Kimball was sentenced to 17 years in prison after a 1988 drunk-driving crash that killed a 7-year-old boy and severely injured others; the case drew national attention because of Kimball’s athletic prominence and the severity of the wreck.