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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1930What happened on Thursday May 08, 1930?
About May 8th, 1930, in brief:
- Historical events: A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Burma (present-day Myanmar), causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 500 lives. The seismic event highlighted the region's significant geological vulnerability and the challenges of disaster response in early 20th-century Southeast Asia.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1930 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Lady of Scandal directed by Sidney Franklin
More about May 8th, 1930? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1930.
May 08, 1930: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1930:
- Devastating Burma Earthquake A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Burma (present-day Myanmar), causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 500 lives. The seismic event highlighted the region's significant geological vulnerability and the challenges of disaster response in early 20th-century Southeast Asia.
- Solapur Textile Workers Riots in British India Violent unrest erupted in Solapur, a significant textile manufacturing center in British India, resulting in twenty-seven confirmed fatalities. These riots were likely connected to the broader Indian independence movement and growing tensions between workers, local authorities, and colonial administration during the early 20th century.
May 08, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 08, 1930?
Famous people born on May 08, 1930:
- Gary Snyder
Renowned Beat Generation poet, environmental activist, and Pulitzer Prize winner who significantly influenced American literature and...
- Doug Atkins
NFL Hall of Fame football player who played for Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints, known for his exceptional defensive...
- Heather Harper
Distinguished Northern Irish soprano known for her exceptional vocal performances in classical music and opera.
May 08, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 08, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1930 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:39 pm and setting at 04:13 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 08, 1930
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Someone born on May 08, 1930 is:
95 years and 15 days old,
or 1140 months and 15 days old,
or 4959 weeks and 1 day old,
or 34714 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1930?
There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1930?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 08, 1930.
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