August 30th has seen a variety of impactful events throughout history, including the end of the Bongo family's 56-year rule in Gabon due to a military coup in 2023. This podcast episode will examine a selection of important occasions from this date, ranging from the destructive Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD to the founding of the city of Houston, Texas in 1836. It will also recognize the birthdays of many influential figures born on this day, including Mary Shelley, Warren Buffet, and Cameron Diaz. Additionally, the episode will honor the memory of those who passed away on August 30th, including Mikhail Gorbachev and physicist J.J. Thomson. Finally, this episode will touch upon the significance of the date as International Whale Shark Day.