What happened on Sunday April 06, 1930?

About April 6th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mahatma Gandhi dramatically initiates the Salt Satyagraha by raising a lump of salt and mud, symbolically challenging British colonial salt taxation laws. With his powerful declaration, "With this, I am shaking the foundations of the British Empire," Gandhi launches a pivotal moment of non-violent resistance against British imperial rule.
  • Day of the week: April 6th, 1930 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Light of Western Stars directed by Otto Brower, Edwin H. Knopf

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April 06, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 06, 1930:

  • Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha Begins Mahatma Gandhi dramatically initiates the Salt Satyagraha by raising a lump of salt and mud, symbolically challenging British colonial salt taxation laws. With his powerful declaration, "With this, I am shaking the foundations of the British Empire," Gandhi launches a pivotal moment of non-violent resistance against British imperial rule.
  • Gandhi's Salt March Continues During the Salt March, Gandhi and his followers reached Umrachi in the Surat District. He addressed a crowd of 2,000 people, announcing the Congress party's plan to manufacture salt nationwide and instructing women to engage in peaceful protest by picketing liquor shops.
  • First Transcontinental Glider Tow A significant milestone in aviation history was achieved with the completion of the first transcontinental glider tow, demonstrating advancing aerial transportation and engineering capabilities.
  • Will Rogers Begins Radio Broadcast Humorist and social commentator Will Rogers launches his radio program, marking an important moment in early broadcast entertainment and media communication.
  • Twinkies Invented Bakery executive James Dewar creates Hostess Twinkies, a popular snack cake that would become an iconic American processed food item, revolutionizing quick convenience foods.

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April 06, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 06, 1930?


April 06, 1930 was a Sunday and it was the 96th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1930 can also be written as 4/6/1930 in the US and as 6/4/1930 in UK and Europe.

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April 06, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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April 06, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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April 06, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 06, 1930 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:37 am and setting at 02:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1930.

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How old is someone born on April 06, 1930?


Someone born on April 06, 1930 is:

95 years 1 month old,

or 1141 months and 8 days old,

or 4962 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34737 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1930?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 06, 1930.

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