What happened on 30 September?
From state commemorations and global awareness days to tragedies and notable lives, this date carries multiple layers of history and remembrance.
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India Events
2008 — Jodhpur Chamunda Devi stampede
On 30 September 2008, a stampede occurred at the Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur, Rajasthan during Navratri. The crowding and panic led to over 224 deaths and many injuries.National observance — Martyrs’ Day / National Cleanliness Day
According to the calendar of events issued by Indian government bodies, 30 September is observed as Martyrs’ Day and National Cleanliness Day.🌍
International / Global Events
International Translation Day
30 September is celebrated globally as International Translation Day, a day to honor the work of translators, interpreters and language professionals who bridge cultural and linguistic divides.🎂
Birthdays
International Personalities
Lacey Chabert (1982)
— American actress, born 30 September.
Dominique Moceanu (1981)
— American gymnast, born on 30 September.
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Deaths
International Personalities
Victoria Braithwaite (2019)
— British animal behaviorist, died 30 September 2019.
Koichi Sugiyama (2021)
— Japanese composer and orchestrator, died on 30 September 2021.
Humberto Ortega (2024)
— Nicaraguan military leader, died on 30 September 2024.
Pete Rose (2024)
— American baseball legend (manager / player), died 30 September 2024.
Gavin Creel (2024)
— American actor / singer, died 30 September 2024.
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Did You Know?
- The
2008 Jodhpur stampede is a solemn reminder that large festival
crowds and restricted temple spaces can lead to disaster if crowd control
is not managed well.
- International
Translation Day helps shine a spotlight on language professionals who
enable diplomacy, literature, education and cross-cultural understanding —
without their work, many works would remain local.
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Final Thoughts
30 September is rich in meaning: from national
remembrance (Martyrs’ Day, cleanliness observance) to translation, and
tragedies that teach caution. Internationally, the date connects language,
science, culture, and loss.
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