What happened on Monday April 21, 1930?

About April 21st, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: A catastrophic fire at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus resulted in the tragic deaths of 320 inmates, exposing severe prison safety and overcrowding issues.
  • Day of the week: April 21st, 1930 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Texan directed by John Cromwell

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April 21, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 1930:

  • Deadly Ohio State Penitentiary Fire A catastrophic fire at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus resulted in the tragic deaths of 320 inmates, exposing severe prison safety and overcrowding issues.
  • Premiere of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' The groundbreaking war film 'All Quiet on the Western Front' premiered at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, a powerful anti-war movie that would go on to win an Academy Award and profoundly impact cinema.
  • Princess Margaret Rose Born Princess Margaret Rose, younger daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, was born in London, England, marking an important moment in the British Royal Family's history.
  • Turkestan-Siberia Railway Completed The construction of the Turkestan-Siberia Railway was completed, a significant infrastructure project connecting two important regions of the Soviet Union, with the official opening scheduled for April 28, 1930.
  • Don Tyson Founding Tyson Foods Don Tyson, a pivotal figure in the American food industry, founded Tyson Foods, which would later become one of the world's largest meat processing companies.

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April 21, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was April 21, 1930?


April 21, 1930 was a Monday and it was the 111th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1930 can also be written as 4/21/1930 in the US and as 21/4/1930 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1930 in April 1930 calendar

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Who was born on April 21, 1930?


Famous people born on April 21, 1930:

  • Silvana Mangano

    Iconic Italian actress of the mid-20th century, known for her striking beauty and memorable roles in classic Italian cinema, including Pier...

  • Hilda Hilst

    Renowned Brazilian writer known for her provocative and experimental literary works, particularly her erotic poetry and avant-garde fiction.

  • Dieter Roth

    Influential German-Swiss artist known for his experimental and unconventional works in sculpture, illustration, and multimedia art.

  • Don Tyson

    Businessman and key executive who transformed Tyson Foods into a global food production powerhouse.

  • Antony Jay

    British writer and broadcaster, best known for co-creating the acclaimed political satire series 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'.

  • Mario Covas

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April 21, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 1930:

  • Robert Bridges

    From 1913 to 1930, britain's poet laureate.

  • Giuseppe Cominetti
  • Frederick Gordon Guggisberg
  • Carl Frederik Wandel

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April 21, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 21, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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April 21, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 1930 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 12:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1930 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1930.

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How old is someone born on April 21, 1930?


Someone born on April 21, 1930 is:

95 years and 23 days old,

or 1140 months and 23 days old,

or 4960 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34722 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1930?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 21, 1930.

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