What happened on Friday December 19, 1930?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1930:

• Soviet Leadership Change Alexei Rykov was removed from his position as Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the Soviet Union, falling out of favor with Joseph Stalin. He was replaced by Vyacheslav Molotov, signaling another shift in Stalin's consolidation of power.
• Mount Merapi Volcanic Eruption in Java The Mount Merapi volcano in central Java, Indonesia, erupted catastrophically, destroying numerous villages and resulting in the tragic loss of 1,300 lives, demonstrating the devastating potential of volcanic activity.
• James Weldon Johnson Resigns from NAACP James Weldon Johnson, a prominent civil rights leader, stepped down from his position as executive secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), marking a significant moment in the organization's early history.
• Death of Johnny Douglas, Multisport Athlete Johnny Douglas, a remarkable athlete known for his achievements in cricket, soccer, and boxing (including winning a gold medal), tragically drowned on this date.

Events in 1930

December 19, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1930

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1930

December 19, 1930 was a Friday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1930 can also be written as 12/19/1930 in the US and as 19/12/1930 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1930 in December 1930 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1930:

• Wally Olins

  Renowned British branding expert and author who significantly influenced corporate identity and brand strategy globally.

• Jan Bone

  American freelance writer who authored books on film and political corruption, publishing over 400 articles in national publications.

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1930:

• J. C. Christensen
• Johnny Douglas

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1930: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1930 was The Waltz You Saved for Me by Wayne King & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Wayne King & His Orchestra - The Waltz You Saved for Me
2. Nick Lucas - You're Driving me Crazy
3. Libby Holman - Something to Remember You By

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 19, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:09 am and setting at 04:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1931.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1930

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Someone born on December 19, 1930 is:

94 years 4 months old,

or 1132 months and 25 days old,

or 4925 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34480 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1930?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 19, 1930.

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