What happened on Monday August 18, 1930?

About August 18th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 18, 1930, Eastern Airlines officially commenced its passenger transportation services, marking a significant milestone in American commercial aviation. This event represented an important step in making air travel more accessible and transforming transportation infrastructure in the United States during the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: August 18th, 1930 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Doughboys directed by Edward Sedgwick

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August 18, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 1930:

  • Eastern Airlines Launches Passenger Service On August 18, 1930, Eastern Airlines officially commenced its passenger transportation services, marking a significant milestone in American commercial aviation. This event represented an important step in making air travel more accessible and transforming transportation infrastructure in the United States during the early 20th century.
  • Rescue of British Ocean Liner Tahiti On August 18, 1930, a dramatic maritime rescue operation successfully saved the entire crew of the British ocean liner Tahiti. After three days of uncertainty following the ship's initial distress call, all 142 officers and crew members were rescued, highlighting the critical maritime rescue capabilities of the time and the risks faced by seafaring vessels in the early 20th century.

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August 18, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 18, 1930?


August 18, 1930 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1930 can also be written as 8/18/1930 in the US and as 18/8/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 18, 1930?


Famous people born on August 18, 1930:

  • Ted Hughes

    Renowned British poet, considered one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century, known for his powerful and evocative...

  • Liviu Librescu

    Jewish-Romanian engineering professor who survived the Holocaust and became a renowned academic, tragically killed during the Virginia Tech...

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August 18, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 18, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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August 18, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 11:44 pm and setting at 04:36 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 18, 1930?


Someone born on August 18, 1930 is:

94 years 8 months old,

or 1136 months and 16 days old,

or 4941 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34593 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1930?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 18, 1930.

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