What happened on Tuesday May 13, 1930?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1930:

• Abbas Tyabji Arrested During Indian Civil Disobedience Movement Abbas Tyabji, who was serving as the acting leader of the Indian civil disobedience movement following Mahatma Gandhi's arrest, was himself detained in Navsari along with his immediate followers. This arrest was a significant moment in India's struggle for independence, demonstrating the British colonial authorities' efforts to suppress the growing nationalist movement.
• Adler Planetarium Opens in Chicago The Adler Planetarium, founded by prominent businessman Max Adler, officially opened its doors to the public in Chicago, marking a significant milestone in scientific education and astronomical public engagement. As the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, it represented a groundbreaking institution for astronomical research and public science learning.
• Rare Hail-Related Fatality in Texas A farmer in Lubbock, Texas became the only known recorded fatality directly caused by hailstones, an extremely rare occurrence highlighting the potential destructive power of severe weather events.

Events in 1930

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

Magazines from May. 13, 1930

Newspapers from May. 13, 1930

May 13, 1930 was a Tuesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1930 can also be written as 5/13/1930 in the US and as 13/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1930 in May 1930 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1930:

• José Jiménez Lozano

  Renowned Spanish journalist and author who made significant contributions to Spanish literature and journalism in the 20th century.

• Mike Gravel

  American politician, former senator from Alaska, and notable presidential candidate in 2008 known for his progressive and anti-war stance.

• Vernon Shaw

  Dominican politician who served as the 5th president of Dominica, playing a key role in the country's political landscape.

• Maurice Couturier
• Manuel Marulanda Vélez

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1930:

• Fridtjof Nansen

  Norwegian scientist, explorer, and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1861).

• Helene Lange
• Camillo Peano
• Katai Tayama

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on May 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 1930 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 06:36 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 1930

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Someone born on May 13, 1930 is:

95 years and 10 days old,

or 1140 months and 10 days old,

or 4958 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34709 days old,

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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

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

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