What happened on Saturday January 18, 1930?

About January 18th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 18, 1930, Ford Motor Company signed a significant agreement with the city of Cologne, Germany, to establish a large automobile manufacturing facility. This strategic expansion represented Ford's growing international presence and commitment to the European automotive market during the interwar period.
  • Day of the week: January 18th, 1930 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Men Without Women directed by John Ford

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January 18, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1930:

  • Ford Motor Company Expands to Cologne On January 18, 1930, Ford Motor Company signed a significant agreement with the city of Cologne, Germany, to establish a large automobile manufacturing facility. This strategic expansion represented Ford's growing international presence and commitment to the European automotive market during the interwar period.
  • The Rogue Song Film Premiere On January 18, 1930, the musical film *The Rogue Song*, directed by Lionel Barrymore, premiered at the iconic Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. This event was part of the vibrant early sound film era, showcasing the evolving entertainment landscape of the 1930s.
  • Oklahoma State Record Low Temperature On January 18, 1930, Watts, Oklahoma experienced an extreme cold snap, recording a state record low temperature of -27 degrees Fahrenheit (-33 degrees Celsius). This remarkable temperature highlights the harsh winter conditions that can occur in the Great Plains region.

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

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What day of the week was January 18, 1930?


January 18, 1930 was a Saturday and it was the 18th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1930 can also be written as 1/18/1930 in the US and as 18/1/1930 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1930 in January 1930 calendar

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Who was born on January 18, 1930?


Famous people born on January 18, 1930:

  • Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo
  • Roberto Sanesi

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January 18, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1930:

  • Anna Adelaïde Abrahams

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 18, 1930 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 10:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1930.

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How old is someone born on January 18, 1930?


Someone born on January 18, 1930 is:

95 years 4 months old,

or 1144 months and 19 days old,

or 4976 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34838 days old,

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

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

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

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