What happened on Friday May 09, 1930?

About May 9th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: A horrific incident of racial violence occurred in Sherman, Texas, where a mob attacked the courthouse during the trial of George Hughes, an African-American man accused of assaulting his white employer's wife. The mob burned down the courthouse, retrieved Hughes' body from the vault, dragged it behind an automobile, and hanged it from a tree. The violence escalated to looting black-owned businesses, prompting the deployment of National Guard troops to restore order.
  • Day of the week: May 9th, 1930 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Lady of Scandal directed by Sidney Franklin

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May 09, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1930:

  • Racial Violence and Courthouse Lynching in Sherman, Texas A horrific incident of racial violence occurred in Sherman, Texas, where a mob attacked the courthouse during the trial of George Hughes, an African-American man accused of assaulting his white employer's wife. The mob burned down the courthouse, retrieved Hughes' body from the vault, dragged it behind an automobile, and hanged it from a tree. The violence escalated to looting black-owned businesses, prompting the deployment of National Guard troops to restore order.
  • Gallant Fox Wins 56th Preakness Stakes Legendary jockey Earl Sande rode Gallant Fox to victory in the 56th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:00.6. This victory was a significant moment in horse racing history, showcasing the exceptional skill of both horse and rider.
  • Birth of Joan Sims Joan Sims, a notable British actress who would become known for her contributions to comedy and film, was born on this date. She would go on to have a long and distinguished career in entertainment, passing away in 2001.

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May 09, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 09, 1930?


May 09, 1930 was a Friday and it was the 129th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1930 can also be written as 5/9/1930 in the US and as 9/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 09, 1930?


Famous people born on May 09, 1930:

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    British comedy actress famous for her roles in the iconic 'Carry On' film series, known for her comedic talent and memorable performances in...

  • Gary Snyder

    Renowned American poet, essayist, and environmental activist associated with the Beat Generation and deep ecology movement.

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May 09, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1930:

  • Augusto Bompiani

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May 09, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 09, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 1930 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:50 pm and setting at 04:37 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 09, 1930?


Someone born on May 09, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 24 days old,

or 4956 weeks and 1 day old,

or 34693 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1930?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 09, 1930.

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