What happened on Saturday May 17, 1930?

About May 17th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: French Prime Minister André Tardieu made a strategic decision to withdraw the remaining French occupation troops from the Rhineland region of Germany. This withdrawal was scheduled to be completed by June 30, 1930, marking a significant diplomatic and geopolitical moment in the post-World War I era.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1930 was a Saturday
  • 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 17, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1930:

  • French Troop Withdrawal from Rhineland French Prime Minister André Tardieu made a strategic decision to withdraw the remaining French occupation troops from the Rhineland region of Germany. This withdrawal was scheduled to be completed by June 30, 1930, marking a significant diplomatic and geopolitical moment in the post-World War I era.
  • Gallant Fox Wins Kentucky Derby In a remarkable horse racing event, jockey Earl Sande rode Gallant Fox to victory in the 56th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2 minutes and 7.6 seconds. This victory would later be remembered as part of Gallant Fox's legendary racing career.

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

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What day of the week was May 17, 1930?


May 17, 1930 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1930 can also be written as 5/17/1930 in the US and as 17/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 17, 1930?


Famous people born on May 17, 1930:

  • Betty Carter

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  • Frank Price (producer)

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


Famous people died on May 17, 1930:

  • Max Valier

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on May 17, 1930 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 10:12 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 17, 1930?


Someone born on May 17, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 16 days old,

or 4955 weeks

or 34685 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.

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

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

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