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It happenned on a… 30 December

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

Soviet propaganda poster. Text reads, 'Lenin lived, Lenin is alive, Lenin will live'. Lenin was a Russian communist revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He served as the leader of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1917, an When: 01 Jan 1924 Credit: Universal History ArchiveUIG

2006

Former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein is executed.

1981

In the 39th game of his third NHL season, Wayne Gretzky scores five goals, giving him 50 on the year and setting a new NHL record previously held by Maurice Richard and Mike Bossy, who earlier had each scored 50 goals in 50 games.

1968

Frank Sinatra first records “My Way” with lyrics were written by Paul Anka and based on the French song “Comme d’habitude”.

1953

The first color TV sets went on sale for about $1,175.

1924

Astronomer Edwin Hubble formally announces existence of other galactic systems at meeting of the American Astronomical Society.

1922

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was formed.

1650

Fire destroys Ursuline convent at Quebec.