What happened on Friday August 01, 1930?

About August 1st, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: The British airship R100 successfully completed a groundbreaking east-west crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, landing at St. Hubert Airport in Montreal, Canada. The remarkable journey took 78 hours and 51 minutes from its departure point in Cardington, United Kingdom, establishing a new speed record for transatlantic airship travel. This achievement represented a significant milestone in early 20th-century aviation technology and international transportation.
  • Day of the week: August 1st, 1930 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sweethearts on Parade directed by Marshall Neilan

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August 01, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1930:

  • British Airship R100 Completes Transatlantic Voyage The British airship R100 successfully completed a groundbreaking east-west crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, landing at St. Hubert Airport in Montreal, Canada. The remarkable journey took 78 hours and 51 minutes from its departure point in Cardington, United Kingdom, establishing a new speed record for transatlantic airship travel. This achievement represented a significant milestone in early 20th-century aviation technology and international transportation.

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August 01, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 01, 1930?


August 01, 1930 was a Friday and it was the 213th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1930 can also be written as 8/1/1930 in the US and as 1/8/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 01, 1930?


Famous people born on August 01, 1930:

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Renowned Caribbean-born dancer, choreographer, actor, and director who made significant contributions to performing arts.

  • Pierre Bourdieu

    Influential French sociologist who revolutionized understanding of social structures, culture, and education.

  • Lawrence Eagleburger

    Prominent American diplomat who served as the 62nd United States Secretary of State under President George H.W.

  • Lionel Bart

    English composer famous for creating the musical 'Oliver!', a landmark work in musical theater adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel.

  • Károly Grósz

    Hungarian politician who served as the 51st Prime Minister of Hungary during a critical period of political transition in the late 1980s.

  • Julie Bovasso

    American actress and playwright (b. 1930).

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August 01, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1930:

  • Henry Henshaw

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August 01, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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August 01, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1930 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1930 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 01, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 12:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1930.

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How old is someone born on August 01, 1930?


Someone born on August 01, 1930 is:

94 years 9 months old,

or 1137 months and 13 days old,

or 4945 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34620 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1930?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 01, 1930.

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