On this day in sports: July 30

1. 1930 In Montevideo, the Uruguay national football team (team pictured) won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final. Source
2. 1966 In London, the England national football team won the FIFA World Cup, winning the final against West Germany 4–2 after extra time. Source
3. 1966 England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time. Source
4. 2011 Died: Bob Peterson, American basketball player (born 1932) Source
5. 2012 Died: Bill Kitchen, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1960) Source
6. 2013 Died: Ossie Schectman, American basketball player (born 1919) Source

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