1. Birth of a Civil Rights Icon: January 30, 1919, was the birth date of civil rights activist Esau Jenkins in Johns Island, South Carolina. Jenkins was a leader in the fight for equal rights in the South, particularly in education and voting. He founded the Citizens' Committee of Charleston in 1950 to combat voter suppression and led the successful Voter Education Project in the 1960s.

2. Revolutionary War Skirmish: On January 30, 1779, a small skirmish occurred between British and American forces near Port Royal Island. British forces were on their way to capture Charleston but were delayed by American resistance. The skirmish resulted in a small victory for the Americans and foiled the British's initial plan of attack.

3. First Female Game Warden: In 1945, Janie Hendrix became South Carolina's first female game warden on January 30. She served as a wildlife conservation officer for over 30 years, working to protect game animals and enforce hunting regulations in the state.

4. Plane Crash Tragedy: On January 30, 1974, a DC-9 plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew members crashed in Greenville, South Carolina, killing all on board. The Southern Airways Flight 242 was en route to Atlanta from Huntsville, Alabama, when it encountered severe weather and hail, leading to the crash.

5. Historic Church Burning: On January 30, 1995, the Mount Zion AME church in Greeleyville, South Carolina, was burned down by members of the Ku Klux Klan. The church, which had been standing since the Reconstruction era, was a symbol of the African American community's perseverance and struggle for equality. The tragedy sparked national outrage and shed light on the ongoing issue of racial tensions in the South.