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Today — October 30

16 notable things happened on October 30. Here is a selection; see the full entry.

• 2020 — A magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurred in the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey, triggering a tsunami and causing 119 deaths.

  2020 Aegean Sea earthquakeAegean Sea

• 2010 — American comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert hosted the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear in Washington, D.C.

  Jon StewartStephen ColbertRally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

• 2002 — After his terminal-cancer diagnosis, Warren Zevon made his last public appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman, giving the advice to "enjoy every sandwich".

  Warren ZevonWarren Zevon on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2002Late Show with David Letterman

• 2001 — Michael Jackson released Invincible, his final studio album and the most expensive album ever produced.

  Michael JacksonInvincible (Michael Jackson album)List of most expensive albums

• 1993 — The Troubles: Three members of the Ulster Defence Association opened fire in a crowded pub during a Halloween party, killing eight people and wounding nineteen others.

  The TroublesUlster Defence AssociationGreysteel massacre

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