What happened on Sunday, February 23, 1930?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1930:

• Charles Evans Hughes Confirmed as Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes was confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court on February 23, 1930. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Dominican Republic military coup On February 23, 1930, the Dominican Army, led by Rafael Trujillo, overthrew President Horacio Vásquez, marking the beginning of Trujillo's 31-year military dictatorship. source: britannica.com
• Leon Cooper Born Leon Cooper, an American physicist who would later win the Nobel Prize, was born in New York City. His future contributions to science would significantly impact our understanding of physical phenomena.
• Marni Nixon Born Marni Nixon, an accomplished American soprano and playback singer famous for dubbing singing voices for actresses in films, was born in Altadena, California. She would become known as the 'Ghostess with the Mostess' in Hollywood.
• Joan Metge Born Joan Metge, a renowned New Zealand social anthropologist, educator, lecturer, and writer, was born in Auckland. She would later become a significant figure in understanding and documenting Māori culture and social dynamics.
• The Green Goddess Film Released The talking film *The Green Goddess*, a sound remake of the 1923 silent film, was released starring George Arliss. This film represented the ongoing transition in cinema from silent to sound films during the early 20th century, showcasing the technological advancements in the entertainment industry.
• Baron Westbury's Tragic Suicide Richard Luttrell Pilkington Bethell, the 3rd Baron Westbury, died by suicide, jumping from the seventh story of his apartment. This tragic event highlighted the personal struggles and mental health challenges of aristocratic individuals during this period.
• Fox Theatre Opens in Visalia The Fox Theatre in Visalia, California, opened its doors, representing the growing entertainment infrastructure and cultural development in smaller American cities during the early 20th century.

Events in 1930

February 23, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1930

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1930

February 23, 1930 was a Sunday and it was the 54th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1930 can also be written as 2/23/1930 in the US and as 23/2/1930 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1930 in February 1930 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1930:

• Jef Geeraerts

  Flemish writer and former Belgian Congo colonial administrator who transitioned to writing after returning to Belgium following the Congo's...

• Gerry Davis

  British television writer best known for his significant contributions to the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who.

• Gorō Shimura

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1930:

• Horst Wessel

  A Nazi Party member whose death was used for propaganda purposes, Wessel wrote the lyrics to the Nazi Party anthem 'Die Fahne Hoch', which...

• Mabel Normand

  Mabel Normand was a silent film actress and comedian known for her work with Charlie Chaplin and Mack Sennett.

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on February 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 04:06 am and setting at 01:46 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 1930

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Someone born on February 23, 1930 is:

96 years 5 months old,

or 1157 months and 1 day old,

or 5030 weeks and 5 days old,

or 35215 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1930?

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 23rd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 23, 1930.

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