What happened on Thursday August 21, 1930?

About August 21st, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Princess Margaret Rose was born in London, England, as the younger daughter of Prince Albert, Duke of York (who would later become King George VI) and Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later known as the Queen Mother). She was the second child and younger sister of Princess Elizabeth (who would become Queen Elizabeth II). Her birth occurred during a significant period of British royal history, just a few years before her father would unexpectedly ascend to the throne following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, in December 1936.
  • Day of the week: August 21st, 1930 was a Thursday
  • 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 21, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1930:

  • Birth of Princess Margaret Princess Margaret Rose was born in London, England, as the younger daughter of Prince Albert, Duke of York (who would later become King George VI) and Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later known as the Queen Mother). She was the second child and younger sister of Princess Elizabeth (who would become Queen Elizabeth II). Her birth occurred during a significant period of British royal history, just a few years before her father would unexpectedly ascend to the throne following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, in December 1936.
  • Prohibition of Wieringermeer Concluded The prohibition or restriction related to the Wieringermeer region in the Netherlands was officially lifted or completed on this date, marking a significant administrative or legal change for the area.

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

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What day of the week was August 21, 1930?


August 21, 1930 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1930 can also be written as 8/21/1930 in the US and as 21/8/1930 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1930 in August 1930 calendar

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Who was born on August 21, 1930?


Famous people born on August 21, 1930:

  • Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon

    Princess Margaret was a prominent member of the British Royal Family, known for her glamorous lifestyle, rebellious spirit, and complex...

  • Frank Perry (film director)
  • contessa di Snowdon Margaret
  • Piero Buscaroli
  • Frank Perry

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


Famous people died on August 21, 1930:

  • Aston Webb

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on August 21, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 21, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:29 am and setting at 07:18 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 21, 1930?


Someone born on August 21, 1930 is:

94 years 8 months old,

or 1136 months and 23 days old,

or 4942 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34600 days old,

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

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

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

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