Deaths on July 30

John Garang

Died on July 30, 2005

John Garang, Sudanese colonel and politician, 6th President of South Sudan (b. 1945)

John Garang de Mabior (23 June 1945 – 30 July 2005) was a Sudanese politician and revolutionary leader. From 1983 to 2005, he led the Sudan People's Liberation Army during the Second Sudanese Civil War, and following a peace agreement he briefly served as First Vice President of Sudan for 3 weeks until his death in a helicopter crash on 30 July 2005. A developmental economist by profession, Garang was a major influence on the movement that led to the foundation of South Sudan.

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Events on 2005

24 Apr

Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is inaugurated as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church taking the name Pope Benedict XVI.
25 Apr

European Union
Bulgaria and Romania sign accession treaties to join the European Union.
17 Aug

Israeli disengagement from Gaza
The first forced evacuation of settlers, as part of Israeli disengagement from Gaza, starts.
24 Oct

Effects of Hurricane Wilma in Florida
Hurricane Wilma makes landfall in Florida resulting in 35 direct 26 indirect fatalities and causing $20.6B USD in damage.
30 Oct

Bombing of Dresden in World War II
The rebuilt Dresden Frauenkirche (destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II) is reconsecrated after a thirteen-year rebuilding project.

Deaths on July 30

John Garang

Died on July 30, 2005

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Events on 2005

Pope Benedict XVI

European Union

Israeli disengagement from Gaza

Effects of Hurricane Wilma in Florida

Bombing of Dresden in World War II