What happened on Friday May 02, 1930?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1930:

• Canada Introduces Dunning Tariff in Economic Response to U.S. Canada's Finance Minister introduced the Dunning Tariff, a significant economic policy measure responding to the U.S. Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act. This was the most substantial tariff revision since 1907, strategically designed to raise duties on American goods while providing preferential treatment to British imports, reflecting the complex international trade dynamics of the early 20th century.
• Communist Conspiracy Allegations in the United States New York Police Commissioner Grover Whalen publicly revealed a series of controversial letters alleging Communist International involvement in financing riots and strikes across the United States. In response, Amtorg Trading Corporation chairman Peter Bogdanov immediately denounced the letters as forgeries, highlighting the political tensions and anti-communist sentiments of the era.
• First Permanently Lit Baseball Ballpark Opens In a milestone for baseball technology, Des Moines (Western League) defeated Wichita 13-6 in the inaugural game at a ballpark featuring permanently installed lights, marking a significant advancement in sports infrastructure and evening entertainment.
• Morris Courtright: Spaceflight Pioneer and Legislator Morris Courtright, a notable early spaceflight pioneer and Arizona State legislator, was recognized for his contributions to both aerospace exploration and state governance during a pivotal period of technological and political development.
• Death of Isidor Gunsberg, Chess Maestro Isidor Gunsberg, a prominent Austro-Hungarian chess player, passed away at the age of 75, concluding a significant career in the world of competitive chess during the early 20th century.

Events in 1930

May 02, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 02, 1930

Newspapers from May. 02, 1930

May 02, 1930 was a Friday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1930 can also be written as 5/2/1930 in the US and as 2/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1930 in May 1930 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1930:

• Marco Pannella

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• Yoram Kaniuk

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Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1930:

• Isidor Gunsberg

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on May 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1930 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:25 am and setting at 12:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1930 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1930

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Someone born on May 02, 1930 is:

95 years and 21 days old,

or 1140 months and 21 days old,

or 4960 weeks

or 34720 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1930?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 02, 1930.

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