On this day in history
What happened on 30 January
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 30 January. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- King Charles I of England was executedWorld
- Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of GermanyWorld
- Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New DelhiWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen because they still matter: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years are given by the English calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.