What happened on Sunday August 17, 1930?

About August 17th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant political gathering took place in San Sebastián, where representatives from various opposition groups formed a strategic alliance to challenge King Alfonso XIII's rule. The meeting brought together liberal monarchists who had become disillusioned with the current regime, Catalan regional politicians seeking greater autonomy, and Republican leaders committed to establishing a democratic system of governance. This coalition represented a pivotal moment in Spanish political history, signaling growing dissatisfaction with the monarchy and laying the groundwork for the eventual proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic.
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 1930 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Doughboys directed by Edward Sedgwick

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August 17, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1930:

  • San Sebastián Pact: Alliance Against the Spanish Monarchy A significant political gathering took place in San Sebastián, where representatives from various opposition groups formed a strategic alliance to challenge King Alfonso XIII's rule. The meeting brought together liberal monarchists who had become disillusioned with the current regime, Catalan regional politicians seeking greater autonomy, and Republican leaders committed to establishing a democratic system of governance. This coalition represented a pivotal moment in Spanish political history, signaling growing dissatisfaction with the monarchy and laying the groundwork for the eventual proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic.

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August 17, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 17, 1930?


August 17, 1930 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1930 can also be written as 8/17/1930 in the US and as 17/8/1930 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1930 in August 1930 calendar

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Who was born on August 17, 1930?


Famous people born on August 17, 1930:

  • Ted Hughes

    Ted Hughes was a prominent British poet who served as England's Poet Laureate from 1984 until his death.

  • Frank Gifford

    Frank Gifford was an iconic American football player who spent most of his career with the New York Giants.

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August 17, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1930:

  • Leó Forgács

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August 17, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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August 17, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1930 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:10 pm and setting at 03:25 pm.

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 17, 1930?


Someone born on August 17, 1930 is:

94 years 8 months old,

or 1136 months and 17 days old,

or 4942 weeks

or 34594 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1930?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1930.

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