What happened on Wednesday May 14, 1930?

About May 14th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Fridtjof Nansen, the renowned Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away at the age of 68. Known for his Arctic expeditions and humanitarian work, Nansen was a pivotal figure in polar exploration and international refugee assistance.
  • Day of the week: May 14th, 1930 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The Lady of Scandal directed by Sidney Franklin

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May 14, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1930:

  • Death of Fridtjof Nansen Fridtjof Nansen, the renowned Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away at the age of 68. Known for his Arctic expeditions and humanitarian work, Nansen was a pivotal figure in polar exploration and international refugee assistance.
  • High Unemployment in Great Britain The British Ministry of Labour officially reported 1.7 million citizens were unemployed, reflecting the severe economic challenges facing the United Kingdom during the early stages of the Great Depression.
  • Adler Planetarium Opens in Chicago The Adler Planetarium, founded by businessman Max Adler, was inaugurated as the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, this groundbreaking institution would become a pivotal center for astronomical education and public science engagement.

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

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What day of the week was May 14, 1930?


May 14, 1930 was a Wednesday and it was the 134th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1930 can also be written as 5/14/1930 in the US and as 14/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 14, 1930?


Famous people born on May 14, 1930:

  • William James

    Prominent American philosopher and psychologist, considered one of the most influential thinkers of the late 19th century.

  • Juan Carlos Saravia

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May 14, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1930:

  • Erik Algot Fredriksson

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on May 14, 1930 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 07:21 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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How old is someone born on May 14, 1930?


Someone born on May 14, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 19 days old,

or 4955 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34688 days old,

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

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 14th 2025.

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

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

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