What happend on 30th August

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2005

The 17th Street Canal in New Orleans is breached by Hurricane Katrina, leading to massive flooding and destruction.

2002

The Tandy Center Subway in Fort Worth, Texas, ceases to operate.

1999

East Timorese vote for independence in a referendum.

1993

The Late Show with David Letterman debuts on CBS.

1992

Michael Schumacher wins his first Formula One race at the Belgian Grand Prix.

1991

Azerbaijan declares independence from the USSR.

1990

Tatarstan declares independence from the RSFSR.

1984

STS-41-D: The Space Shuttle Discovery takes off on its maiden voyage.

1976

Tom Brokaw becomes news anchor of the Today Show.

1967

Thurgood Marshall is confirmed as the first African American Justice of the United States Supreme Court.