Wednesday Headlines: July 30, 2025

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Here are some interesting historical facts and notable birthdays for July 30:

Historical Facts:

1. 1932 - The Summer Olympics: The Los Angeles Summer Olympics opened on this day, marking the first time the city hosted the Olympic Games.
2. 1945 - USS Indianapolis Sinking: The USS Indianapolis, a Portland-class cruiser, was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the Pacific Ocean. Of the 1,196 crew members aboard, over 800 went into the water, and only 316 survived after several days before being rescued.
3. 1965 - Medicare Signed into Law: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Medicare bill, which provided health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older.
4. 1975 - Jimmy Hoffa Disappearance: Labor leader Jimmy Hoffa was last seen on this day. His mysterious disappearance has been the subject of speculation and investigation for decades.
5. 2003 - The Last Caspian Tiger Sighted: The last confirmed sighting of the Caspian tiger in the wild was reported in Afghanistan, marking the functionally extinct status of the species.

Notable Birthdays:

1. 1895 - John McCarthy: An American computer scientist known as one of the founders of artificial intelligence and the term "artificial intelligence" itself.
2. 1919 - John M. McCloy: A prominent American lawyer and public official who served as the president of the World Bank and as an advisor in several key positions in the U.S. government.
3. 1932 - John W. Holbrook: An American physicist recognized for his contributions to the understanding of nuclear magnetic resonance.
4. 1962 - J.K. Rowling: The British author best known for creating the "Harry Potter" series, which became a global phenomenon and greatly influenced modern literature.
5. 1981 - Hilary Swank: An American actress and producer who won two Academy Awards for Best Actress for her roles in "Boys Don’t Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby."
6. 1984 - Lisa Kudrow: An acclaimed American actress, comedian, and producer best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the television sitcom "Friends."

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