Died On This Date - January 30

Gandhi, Mohandas 'Mahatma'
b. October 2, 1869 d. January 30, 1948
Indian Statesman and Spiritual Leader. Mohandas Gandhi, who come to be popularly known as "Mahatma" (Great Soul), was born a colonial subject of the British Empire. He studied law at University College in London and was admitted to the bar in 1891. In 1893, Gandhi took a position as a legal advisor for an Indian law firm in Durban, South Africa (then also a British colony). Appalled at the racism against South Asians there, Gandhi became an activist for equal rights.

Ross, Betsy (Elizabeth Griscom)
b. January 1, 1752 d. January 30, 1836
Revolutionary War Figure. She has gained legendary status for her role as a seamstress in the creation of the Flag of the United States. In May 1776 he was commissioned by Continental Congressmen George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross (the uncle of her late husband) to sew the first standardized American flag with thirteen stripes and a blue field with thirteen stars in it. The flag she created would be adopted by the Continental legislature in June 1777, who resolved "that the flag.

Wright, Orville
b. August 19, 1871 d. January 30, 1948
Inventor. The younger of the two brothers who would invent the airplane and start the aerial age, he outlived his brother Wilbur by 36 years. Wilbur and Orville started a printing business in their hometown of Dayton, Ohio which soon expanded to a bicycle shop. Their interest in flying was peaked by their father, Milton, a well educated bishop in the Church of The United Brethren in Christ. The brothers inherited their mother Susan's mechanical ability (she made small appliances and toys).

Vreeland, Gen. Michael James
b. October 20, 1838 d. January 30, 1876
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. In support of the Union he enlisted in the Grand Army of the Potomac and was appointed a Lieutenant Colonel in the 4th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, June 1861. With the 4th Michigan in 1862, he led his troops in engagements at the Peninsula Campaign, the Battles of Malvern Hill, Antietam, and Fredericksburg, Virginia. On July 2, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was mortally wounded securing the "Wheatfield" after being pushed.

King, Coretta Scott
b. April 27, 1927 d. January 30, 2006
Social Reformer. Born near Marion, Alabama, she was studying voice at the New England Conservatory of Music for a planned singing career when she met Martin Luther King, Jr., a young Baptist minister working toward a Ph.D. at Boston University. She was highly supportive her husband and his efforts during the most tumultuous days of the American civil rights movement.

Sheldon, Sidney
b. February 11, 1917 d. January 30, 2007
Best-selling Novelist, Film and Television Screenplay Writer. He is best remembered for creating such popular shows as "I Dream of Jeannie" (1965-1970) and for writing the novels "The Other Side of Midnight" (1973) and "Rage of Angels" (1980). Born Sidney Schechtel in Chicago, Illinois, to a German father and a Russian mother, he showed early writing ability, selling his first poem at age 10. During the Great Depression, he worked at a variety of jobs while he attended Northwestern University.

Goettel, Philip
b. 1841 d. January 30, 1920
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 149th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Ringgold Gap, Georgia on November 27, 1863. His citation reads "Capture of flag and battery guidon". His Medal was awarded to him on June 28, 1865. He was one of six 149th New York Infantry soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War.

Apaka, Alfred Aholo
b. March 19, 1919 d. January 30, 1960
Musician. Known as 'The Golden Voice of Hawaii,' Apaka was considered one of the most influential performers in the history of Hawaii's popular music. He sang modern Hawaii music with joyful, baritone vocals and with highly entertaining performances. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Apaka grew up on music. His father Alfred A. Apaka, his Aunt Lydia Aholo (the daughter of Queen Lilioukalani) was a talented musician in her own right, and so would his son Jeff Apaka be later on.

McGovern, Robert M.
b. 1928 d. January 30, 1951
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. 1st Lieutenant, United States Army Company "A", 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st U.S. Cavalry, killed in action in Korea and awarded the CMOH for Heroism after storming a enemy machine gun outpost which had pinned down his company. He is buried with his brother, 2nd Lt. Jerome McGovern, also killed in action in Korea.

Foster, Paul Frederick
b. March 25, 1889 d. January 30, 1972
Mexican Campaign Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Ensign, United States Navy. He was awarded his medal for service at Vera Cruz, Mexico, from April 21-22, 1914. His citation reads "For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. In both days' fighting at the head of his company, Ens. Foster was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage". He was awarded the CMOH on December 4, 1915.

Holloway, Stanley
b. October 1, 1890 d. January 30, 1982
British Entertainer. He appeared on stage, radio, film, and TV productions throughout his long 60 year career. His memorable films include "Hamlet" (1947), "My Fair Lady" (for which he was nominated for an Oscar), "The Lavender Hill Mob," "Nicholas Nickleby," "Alive and Kicking," "A Day to Remember," and "The Way Ahead."

McIntire, John
b. June 27, 1907 d. January 30, 1991
Actor. Played 'Christopher Hale' on "Wagon Train" from 1961-1965. He came on the show after the death of Ward Bond. He also appeared in the motion pictures "Call Northside 777" and "Winchester '73," amoung many others.

Smith, Andrew Jackson
b. April 28, 1815 d. January 30, 1897
Civil War Union Major General. Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy & was commissioned in the 1st Dragoons. For the next 23 years, he served with the 1st Dragoons throughout the west. Smith resigned his colonelcy of the 2d California Cavalry to become chief of cavalry under General Halleck. He was made a brigadier general of volunteers & was promoted to major general in 1864. He commanded one of General Sherman's divisions at Chickasaw Bayou in 1862 & a division of the XIII Corps.