What happened on Saturday May 24, 1930?

About May 24th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: English aviator Amy Johnson completed her groundbreaking 11,000-mile solo flight by landing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Her remarkable journey, which began on May 5th, 1930, marked a significant milestone in aviation history and women's achievements in exploration.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 1930 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Lady of Scandal directed by Sidney Franklin

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May 24, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1930:

  • Amy Johnson's Historic Solo Flight from England to Australia English aviator Amy Johnson completed her groundbreaking 11,000-mile solo flight by landing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Her remarkable journey, which began on May 5th, 1930, marked a significant milestone in aviation history and women's achievements in exploration.
  • Muslim Leaders Support Indian Independence Movement Muslim leaders in India issued a significant statement encouraging Muslims to actively participate in the independence movement, signaling growing unity in the struggle against colonial rule.
  • Babe Ruth's Home Run Streak Baseball icon Babe Ruth demonstrated his extraordinary hitting prowess by hitting home runs in both games of a doubleheader, bringing his total to 9 home runs in just one week.
  • Donald Bradman's Cricket Performance Cricket legend Donald Bradman scored an impressive 252 runs against Surrey in a remarkable display of batting skill, hitting 29 fours in 290 minutes.
  • Capture of Serial Killer Peter Kürten Düsseldorf police successfully apprehended notorious serial killer Peter Kürten, bringing an end to a reign of terror and ensuring public safety.
  • 9th Far Eastern Championship Games Begin The ninth edition of the Far Eastern Championship Games commenced in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing regional athletic talent and promoting international sports cooperation.

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May 24, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 24, 1930?


May 24, 1930 was a Saturday and it was the 144th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1930 can also be written as 5/24/1930 in the US and as 24/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 24, 1930?


Famous people born on May 24, 1930:

  • Robert Bateman

    Renowned Canadian wildlife artist and ecological author known for his detailed nature paintings and environmental writings.

  • George Edward Backus
  • Matthew Meselson

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May 24, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1930:

  • Fateh Singh di Udaipur e Mewar

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May 24, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 24, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 24, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 May 24, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:30 am and setting at 05:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1930.

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How old is someone born on May 24, 1930?


Someone born on May 24, 1930 is:

95 years and 22 days old,

or 1140 months and 22 days old,

or 4960 weeks and 1 day old,

or 34721 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1930?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 24, 1930.

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