1. In 1822, the Colony of Massachusetts made a significant step towards universal suffrage by eliminating property ownership as a requirement for voting.
2. On June 30, 1859, the Salem and Lowell Railroad opened, becoming the first railroad to link the two cities.
3. The Boston Red Sox played their last game at Fenway Park before World War II on June 30, 1942. The stadium was used for various wartime events until the team resumed playing there in 1946.
4. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) inaugurated the first phase of the Silver Line bus rapid transit system on June 30, 2002.
5. In order to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ rights, the first Boston Pride march was held on June 30, 1970. The event has since grown to become one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world.