Historical Events
Sports History
Branch Rickey signs Jackie Robinson to a contract with the Montreal Royals, the top minor league affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers
- US government announces end of shoe rationing
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Poshard, American politician (Rep-D-Illinois), born in Herald, Illinois
Henry Winkler (78 years old)
American actor (Fonz-Happy Days, Night Shift), born in New York City
- Pamelo Mounk'a, Congolese musician, born in Ouesso, Brazzaville (d. 1996)
About October 30, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
