What happened on Friday October 17, 1930?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1930:

• Large Anti-Nazi Rally in Berlin A massive anti-Nazi demonstration organized by Reichstag President Paul Löbe drew approximately 100,000 German socialists in Berlin. The rally was marked by tension, with Nazi supporters heckling the protesters and isolated physical confrontations erupting. Local authorities made 38 arrests during the event, highlighting the growing political polarization in Germany.
• Kingsford Smith Completes Record-Breaking Flight Australian aviation pioneer Charles Kingsford Smith achieved a remarkable feat by landing in Port Darwin after completing a groundbreaking flight from England to Australia in just ten-and-a-half days. This accomplishment significantly advanced long-distance aviation capabilities and international transportation.
• Brüning Secures Reichstag Confidence Chancellor Heinrich Brüning successfully passed a confidence motion in the Reichstag, winning 318 votes against 236. Following the vote, the legislative body adjourned until December 3, signaling a period of political stability amid the turbulent Weimar Republic era.
• Economic Analysis at Life Insurance Convention Renowned economist Benjamin Anderson delivered a nuanced economic assessment at the Chicago Stevens Hotel's life insurance convention. He argued that the ongoing economic depression was a result of the Federal Reserve's 'cheap money policy', which had incentivized excessive bank borrowing. Anderson remained cautiously optimistic, suggesting that underlying economic forces would eventually generate improvement.
• Mohammed Nadir Shah Crowned King of Afghanistan In a modest coronation ceremony, Mohammed Nadir Shah was officially proclaimed King of Afghanistan, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition and royal succession.

Events in 1930

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1930

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1930

October 17, 1930 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1930 can also be written as 10/17/1930 in the US and as 17/10/1930 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1930 in October 1930 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1930:

• Robert Atkins

  Renowned American cardiologist who developed the controversial Atkins Diet, a low-carbohydrate nutritional approach that revolutionized...

• John Polkinghorne

  Renowned physicist known for significant contributions to theoretical physics and the intersection of science and religion.

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1930:

• Albert Joseph Pénot

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on October 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 03:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1930

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Someone born on October 17, 1930 is:

94 years 6 months old,

or 1134 months and 27 days old,

or 4934 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34543 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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

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

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