1. In 1845, Florida became the 27th state in the United States of America. On January 30th of that year, the Congress of the United States officially approved Florida's statehood.

2. On January 30, 1917, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford arrived in Fort Myers, Florida. The two famous inventors were good friends and spent many winters in Florida, where they enjoyed fishing and exploring the wildlife.

3. In 1960, January 30th marked the opening of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The space facility was built to support NASA's efforts to explore space and conduct scientific research.

4. In 1972, the Miami Dolphins won their first Super Bowl title, defeating the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 24-3. The game was played on January 30th at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana.

5. On January 30, 2019, a new giant otter pup was born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida. The pup, named Lily, weighed just two ounces at birth and was the first giant otter born at the zoo in over 20 years.