John Adams History: July 4, 1826 - John Adams, 2nd president 1797-1801, dies at 90 November 17, 1800 - John Adams is 1st President to move into the White House June 4, 1800 - White House completed and President and Mrs. John Adams move in March 4, 1797 - John Adams inaugurated as 2nd president of the United States November 3, 1796 - John Adams elected president April 21, 1789 - John Adams sworn in as 1st U.S. Vice President (9 days before Washington) September 27, 1779 - John Adams negotiates Revolutionary War peace terms with Britain July 16, 1775 - John Adams graduates Harvard October 25, 1764 - John Adams marries Abigail Smith, marriage lasts 54 years
More Notable Birthdays on October 30:
1951 - Harry Hamlin, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Michael Kuzak - L.A. Law
1945 - Henry Winkler, New York City, actor, Fonz-Happy Days, Night Shift
1939 - Grace Slick, Chicago, rock vocalist, Jefferson Airplane-White Rabbit
1918 - Ted Williams, hitter, Red Sox, AL MVP '46, '49; Trip Crown '42, '47
1885 - Ezra Pound, American Poet