What happened on Thursday August 14, 1930?

About August 14th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 14, 1930, a catastrophic forest fire erupted in the Coast Range of Oregon, initiated by careless logging operations. The fire, which would become known as the first Tillamook Burn, raged for several weeks, ultimately consuming approximately 240,000 acres of pristine forest land. The blaze was finally extinguished on September 5, leaving a significant ecological and economic impact on the region. This event highlighted the critical need for improved forest management and fire prevention practices in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Day of the week: August 14th, 1930 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Doughboys directed by Edward Sedgwick

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August 14, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1930:

  • Devastating Tillamook Burn Forest Fire in Oregon On August 14, 1930, a catastrophic forest fire erupted in the Coast Range of Oregon, initiated by careless logging operations. The fire, which would become known as the first Tillamook Burn, raged for several weeks, ultimately consuming approximately 240,000 acres of pristine forest land. The blaze was finally extinguished on September 5, leaving a significant ecological and economic impact on the region. This event highlighted the critical need for improved forest management and fire prevention practices in the Pacific Northwest.

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August 14, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 14, 1930?


August 14, 1930 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1930 can also be written as 8/14/1930 in the US and as 14/8/1930 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1930 in August 1930 calendar

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Who was born on August 14, 1930?


Famous people born on August 14, 1930:

  • Liz Fraser
    Liz Fraser

    Renowned English actress known for her versatile performances in film and television during the mid-20th century.

  • Earl Weaver

    Legendary baseball manager of the Baltimore Orioles, known for his strategic brilliance and successful career.

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    Duplicate entry for Earl Weaver, baseball manager of the Baltimore Orioles.

  • Tomas Borge

    Nicaraguan revolutionary and political activist, key figure in the Sandinista National Liberation Front.

  • Eddie Costa

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August 14, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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August 14, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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August 14, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1930 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 10:00 pm and setting at 11:58 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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How old is someone born on August 14, 1930?


Someone born on August 14, 1930 is:

94 years 8 months old,

or 1136 months and 29 days old,

or 4943 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34606 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1930?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 14, 1930.

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