What happened on Friday May 16, 1930?

About May 16th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was democratically elected as president of the Dominican Republic, marking the beginning of his long and controversial political reign. This election would initiate a 31-year authoritarian rule that significantly shaped the nation's political landscape until his assassination in 1961.
  • Day of the week: May 16th, 1930 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Lady of Scandal directed by Sidney Franklin

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May 16, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1930:

  • Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Elected President of Dominican Republic Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was democratically elected as president of the Dominican Republic, marking the beginning of his long and controversial political reign. This election would initiate a 31-year authoritarian rule that significantly shaped the nation's political landscape until his assassination in 1961.
  • Friedrich Gulda Birth Friedrich Gulda, a notable Austrian pianist and composer known for his innovative approach to classical music and compositions like 'Hangman's Songs', was born. He would later become renowned for his unconventional interpretations of classical works.
  • 6th Walker Cup Golf Tournament The 6th Walker Cup international amateur golf match was held, with the United States team decisively defeating the Great Britain and Ireland team with a score of 10-2, demonstrating the strong golfing prowess of the American amateur players.

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May 16, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 16, 1930?


May 16, 1930 was a Friday and it was the 136th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1930 can also be written as 5/16/1930 in the US and as 16/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 16, 1930?


Famous people born on May 16, 1930:

  • Jasper Johns

    Prominent American artist and key figure in the pop art and neo-dadaist movements, famous for his iconic flag and target paintings.

  • Friedrich Gulda

    Renowned Austrian classical and jazz pianist, known for his innovative and unconventional approach to music performance and composition.

  • Betty Carter

    Influential American jazz singer known for her unique vocal style and innovative interpretations.

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May 16, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1930:

  • Maria Orska

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May 16, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 16, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1930 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 11:33 pm and setting at 09:11 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 16, 1930?


Someone born on May 16, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 17 days old,

or 4955 weeks and 1 day old,

or 34686 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1930?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1930.

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