30 august: Patru decenii de la primul zbor al celei mai cunoscute navete spaţiale, Discovery

On August 30, 1984, the Space Shuttle Discovery was successfully launched, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The shuttle aimed to reduce launch costs compared to single-use rockets. Discovery became one of NASA's three operational shuttles, completing numerous missions despite the tragic losses of Challenger and Columbia. Additionally, on the same date in 1877, Romanian forces attacked the Grivița redoubt during the War of Independence, showcasing their military valor. The establishment of the communist Securitate in 1948 also occurred on this date, which played a crucial role in enforcing the regime's ideology and suppressing dissent.