1. The Battle of Perryville occurred on October 30, 1862 during the Civil War. It was the largest battle fought in Kentucky, with over 70,000 soldiers engaged in combat.

2. On October 30, 1917, the infamous Black Patch War ended in western Kentucky. The war was a conflict between tobacco farmers and the American Tobacco Company over pricing and control of the tobacco market.

3. Kentucky native Muhammad Ali was born on October 30, 1942 in Louisville. He became one of the greatest boxers of all time, winning numerous world titles and earning the nickname "The Greatest".

4. The Kentucky Horse Park was officially opened on October 30, 1978 in Lexington. The park is a working horse farm and a museum dedicated to the history of horses and their impact on Kentucky culture.

5. On October 30, 2010, the Louisville Cardinals football team set a school record by scoring 56 points in the first half of a game against the Memphis Tigers. The game ended with a final score of 56-0 in favor of Louisville.