Truman Capote and other historical events marked on September 30

September 30 marks several historical milestones, including the birth of American writer Truman Capote in 1924. Capote is noted for pioneering the non-fiction novel with ‘In Cold Blood’ and for works such as ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.

Other significant historical events on this date include the 1941 massacre of approximately 33,000 Jews at Babi Yar during the Nazi invasion of the USSR, and the 1955 fatal car accident of actor James Dean in California.

In Argentina, the date is associated with the fifth and sixth national censuses conducted in 1960 and 1970, respectively, as well as the assassination of General Prats by the DINA in Buenos Aires.