What happened on Wednesday February 12, 1930?

About February 12th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 12, 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh made a groundbreaking astronomical discovery at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, when he first identified Pluto. This discovery expanded humanity's understanding of the solar system and added a ninth planet to our celestial knowledge. Pluto would later be reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006, but its discovery remains a significant milestone in astronomical research.
  • Day of the week: February 12th, 1930 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Lord Byron of Broadway directed by Harry Beaumont, William Nigh

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February 12, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1930:

  • Discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh On February 12, 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh made a groundbreaking astronomical discovery at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, when he first identified Pluto. This discovery expanded humanity's understanding of the solar system and added a ninth planet to our celestial knowledge. Pluto would later be reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006, but its discovery remains a significant milestone in astronomical research.
  • Birth of Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter was born on February 12, 1930, in Wichita, Kansas. He became a prominent Republican politician who served as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2011. Known for his moderate political stance, Specter was a significant figure in American politics, switching from Republican to Democratic Party in 2009 during his final term.

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February 12, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 12, 1930?


February 12, 1930 was a Wednesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1930 can also be written as 2/12/1930 in the US and as 12/2/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 12, 1930?


Famous people born on February 12, 1930:

  • Arlen Specter

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February 12, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1930:

  • Gregor von Bochmann

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February 12, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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February 12, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 1930 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 February 12, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 07:26 am.

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

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How old is someone born on February 12, 1930?


Someone born on February 12, 1930 is:

95 years 3 months old,

or 1143 months and 2 days old,

or 4970 weeks

or 34790 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1930?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 12, 1930.

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