1. In 1649, the first known commercial brewery in North America was established on January 30th in New York City by Dutch immigrant Adriaen Block. The brewery was located near the Hudson River and produced beer for sailors and settlers in the area.

2. On January 30th, 1847, the University of the City of New York (now known as New York University) was granted its charter by the state legislature. The university was founded earlier that year by a group of prominent New Yorkers who wanted to create a secular institution of higher learning.

3. In 1933, the Lone Ranger radio program debuted on January 30th in New York City. The beloved character was played by actor Earle Graser and the show ran for over 20 years.

4. On January 30th, 1968, the Tet Offensive began in Vietnam. The attack by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces during the Vietnamese New Year holiday surprised American and South Vietnamese troops and led to a turning point in the war.

5. In 2018, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared January 30th as "Fred Korematsu Day" in honor of the civil rights activist who defied Japanese internment during World War II. Korematsu's case went all the way to the Supreme Court and his fight against discrimination has become an inspiration to many.