September 30 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on September 30 (13)

• Death of James Dean (Died: 1955-09-30) — Iconic American actor whose untimely death at 24 cemented his legendary status.
• Dikembe Mutombo (Died: 2024-09-30) — Legendary shot-blocker and defensive center, known for his NBA career and humanitarian efforts.
• Elie Wiesel (Born: 1928-09-30) — Nobel laureate and memoirist chronicling the trauma of the Holocaust and advocating for human rights.
• Gavin Creel (Died: 2024-09-30) — Acclaimed American actor, singer, and songwriter celebrated for his work in musical theater.
• James Dean (Died: 1955-09-30) — Iconic, rebellious actor whose brief career profoundly shaped 1950s cinema and pop culture.
• Ken Page (Died: 2024-09-30) — Versatile American actor and celebrated cabaret singer known for Broadway roles.
• Lawrence Moten (Died: 2025-09-30) — American professional basketball player known for his time with the Syracuse Orange and NBA stints.
• Nathi Mthethwa (Died: 2025-09-30) — Prominent South African politician and ANC member, serving in various cabinet roles.
• Nurhaci (Died: 1626-09-30) — Founding Khan of the Later Jin dynasty and progenitor of the Qing imperial line.
• Robert Kardashian (Died: 2003-09-30) — Attorney and businessman known for his role in the O. J. Simpson defense trial.
• Rudolf Diesel (Died: 1913-09-30) — Pioneering inventor of the diesel engine, transforming global mechanical engineering.
• Ta-Nehisi Coates (Born: 1975-09-30) — Acclaimed author and journalist known for essays on race, history, and American culture.
• Vijay Kumar Malhotra (Died: 2025-09-30) — Indian politician and sport administrator, associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.