What happened on Monday May 05, 1930?

About May 5th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mahatma Gandhi was arrested at Karadi, near Dandi, during his civil disobedience movement against British colonial rule. This arrest was part of his non-violent resistance strategy that would ultimately contribute to India's independence.
  • Day of the week: May 5th, 1930 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Lady of Scandal directed by Sidney Franklin

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May 05, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1930:

  • Mahatma Gandhi's Arrest at Karadi Mahatma Gandhi was arrested at Karadi, near Dandi, during his civil disobedience movement against British colonial rule. This arrest was part of his non-violent resistance strategy that would ultimately contribute to India's independence.
  • Devastating Bago Earthquake in Burma A catastrophic earthquake struck southern Burma (modern-day Myanmar), causing massive destruction in Yangon and Bago regions. The disaster resulted in approximately 7,000 fatalities, making it one of the most significant natural disasters in the region's history.
  • First Woman's Solo Flight from England to Australia A pioneering female aviator embarked on a groundbreaking solo flight from England to Australia, marking a significant milestone in aviation history and women's achievements in early 20th-century exploration.
  • Donald Bradman's Historic Cricket Performance Donald Bradman, the legendary Australian cricketer, scored an impressive 185 runs against Leicestershire in a remarkable innings lasting 317 minutes, which included 16 boundaries. This performance further solidified Bradman's reputation as one of cricket's most extraordinary batsmen.
  • Lufthansa Establishes Airmail Service The German airline Lufthansa inaugurated a continuous airmail service connecting Berlin and Istanbul, representing a significant advancement in international communication and transportation infrastructure.

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May 05, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 05, 1930?


May 05, 1930 was a Monday and it was the 125th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1930 can also be written as 5/5/1930 in the US and as 5/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 05, 1930?


Famous people born on May 05, 1930:

  • Will Hutchins

    American actor known for his roles in television and film during the mid-20th century.

  • Ray Grassi
  • Richard Schaal

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May 05, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1930:

  • Paul Chocarne-Moreau
  • Virginio Retali

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May 05, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 05, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1930 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:57 am and setting at 02:56 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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How old is someone born on May 05, 1930?


Someone born on May 05, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 28 days old,

or 4956 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34697 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1930?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 05, 1930.

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