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Events in July 1930 6
1859 – 1930Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)Died 7 July 1930, aged 71Scottish writer and physician who created the detective Sherlock Holmes. He also wrote historical novels and the science fiction novel The Lost World. In his later years he campaigned for spiritualism.
1878 – 1930Glenn Curtiss (1878-1930)Died 23 July 1930, aged 52American aviation pioneer and manufacturer who founded what became the largest aircraft company in the United States. He built the first practical seaplanes. He also held early speed records on motorcycles.
1930Wimbledon 1930Men: Bill Tilden · Women: Helen Wills MoodyTilden won aged 37. Wills Moody's 4th consecutive title.
1930 – 2025Theodore McCarrick (1930-2025)Died 3 April 2025, aged 94Former Roman Catholic archbishop and cardinal, the first American prelate to resign from the College of Cardinals after allegations of sexual abuse.
19301930 FIFA World CupThe Inaugural TournamentThe first ever World Cup, held to celebrate the centenary of Uruguay’s first constitution. Winner: Uruguay.
1930 – 2004Jacques Derrida (1930-2004)Died 9 October 2004, aged 74Derrida was a French philosopher who founded deconstruction, a method of critical analysis that profoundly influenced literary theory and continental philosophy. His work included "Of Grammatology" and "Writing and Difference."