What happened on Wednesday August 13, 1930?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1930:

• Frank Hawks Sets Transcontinental Flight Record Pioneering aviator Frank Hawks achieved a remarkable transcontinental flight record, completing a west-to-east crossing in 12 hours, 25 minutes, and 3 seconds. This impressive feat surpassed Charles Lindbergh's previous record by over 3 hours, highlighting the rapid advancement of aviation technology and pilot capabilities in the early 20th century.
• Mysterious Bolide Explosion in Brazil's Curuçá River Valley A dramatic meteoric air burst occurred in the Curuçá River valley, Brazil, creating a spectacular and terrifying event. Witnesses reported an ear-piercing whistling sound preceding the explosion, followed by the sun appearing blood-red. The event produced a massive mid-air detonation that resulted in significant environmental impact, covering surrounding vegetation with a blanket of fine white ash. The explosion was so intense that it reportedly caused 'depopulation' in the immediate area.
• Don Ho Born in Hawaii Don Ho, the legendary Hawaiian ukulele player and entertainer known for his iconic song 'Tiny Bubbles', was born. Ho would later become a significant cultural ambassador for Hawaiian music and entertainment, popularizing the island's musical traditions worldwide.

Events in 1930

August 13, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1930

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1930

August 13, 1930 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1930 can also be written as 8/13/1930 in the US and as 13/8/1930 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1930 in August 1930 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1930:

• George Soros

  Renowned international investor, philanthropist, and political activist known for his significant global economic and political influence.

• Don Ho

  Legendary Hawaiian singer and entertainer who dominated Waikiki's music scene for decades, known for his charismatic performances and iconic...

• Bernard Manning

  Controversial British comedian known for his provocative stand-up comedy and immense popularity in UK clubs, despite being banned from...

• Wilmer Mizell

  American baseball player and politician (b. 1930).

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1930:

• Michele Ceriana Mayneri
• Enrico Cocchia

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on August 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 13, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1930 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 10:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1930

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Someone born on August 13, 1930 is:

94 years 8 months old,

or 1136 months and 21 days old,

or 4942 weeks and 4 days old,

or 34598 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1930?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 13, 1930.

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