John Gay, English poet and playwright (died 1732)

John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.

June 30 is the 181st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 184 days remain until the end of the year.