30th century
(29th century - 30th Century - 31st century - other centuries)
The thirtieth century comprises the years 2901-3000.
This century will be the century leading up to the point at which the millennium changes from 3000 to 3001 or 2999 to 3000 according to the Gregorian Calendar.
30th century in pop culture
For the sole reason of being the last decade of a millenium, it is viewed as a background for a pivotal point in future history. The next turn of the millennium has a special appeal to science fiction writers, as evidenced in the names of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 or SimCity 3000.
The TV show Futurama also takes place in the year 3000. The thirtieth century will be the century in which all the figures central to events of and stories written in the year 3000, except for centenarians still active of which there may be many due to life-extending technology, will be born and grow up, and in which the events that lead immediately up to key situations in 3000 will occur.
