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see horoscope and birth chart for April 21, 1930What happened on Monday, April 21, 1930?
About April 21st, 1930, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 21, 1930, a catastrophic fire erupted at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, Ohio, resulting in the deaths of 322 inmates and injuring 130 others. The blaze began when a candle ignited oily rags on the roof of the West Block, which was under construction. Prisoners were locked in their cells for the night, and many were unable to escape. The tragedy highlighted the dire conditions within the prison and led to significant reforms, including the establishment of the Ohio Parole Board in 1931 to address overcrowding.
- 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: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone
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- April 21, 1930: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 21, 1930?
- Who was born on April 21, 1930?
- April 21, 1930: What famous people died on that day?
- April 21, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 21, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 21, 1930?
- Back in 1930
April 21, 1930: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 21, 1930:
- Ohio Penitentiary Fire Tragedy On April 21, 1930, a catastrophic fire erupted at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, Ohio, resulting in the deaths of 322 inmates and injuring 130 others. The blaze began when a candle ignited oily rags on the roof of the West Block, which was under construction. Prisoners were locked in their cells for the night, and many were unable to escape. The tragedy highlighted the dire conditions within the prison and led to significant reforms, including the establishment of the Ohio Parole Board in 1931 to address overcrowding. source: ohiomemory.ohiohistory.org
April 21, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1930
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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.
Who was born on April 21, 1930?
Famous people born on April 21, 1930:
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoIconic Italian actress of the mid-20th century, known for her striking beauty and memorable roles in classic Italian cinema, including Pier...
![Hilda Hilst]()
Hilda HilstRenowned Brazilian writer known for her provocative and experimental literary works, particularly her erotic poetry and avant-garde fiction.
![Dieter Roth]()
Dieter RothInfluential German-Swiss artist known for his experimental and unconventional works in sculpture, illustration, and multimedia art.
![Don Tyson]()
Don TysonBusinessman and key executive who transformed Tyson Foods into a global food production powerhouse.
![Antony Jay]()
Antony JayBritish writer and broadcaster, best known for co-creating the acclaimed political satire series 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'.
![Mario Covas]()
Mario Covas
April 21, 1930: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 21, 1930:
![Robert Bridges]()
Robert BridgesFrom 1913 to 1930, britain's poet laureate.
![Frederick Gordon Guggisberg]()
Frederick Gordon Guggisberg![Giuseppe Cominetti]()
Giuseppe Cominetti![Carl Frederik Wandel]()
Carl Frederik Wandel
April 21, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 21, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Someone born on April 21, 1930 is:
96 years 3 months old,
or 1155 months and 16 days old,
or 5024 weeks and 3 days old,
or 35171 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1930?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 21st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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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The history attached to April 21, 1930 includes Ohio Penitentiary Fire Tragedy, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of April 21, 1930 included All Quiet on the Western Front, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
April 21, 1930 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Silvana Mangano, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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