What happened on Monday May 26, 1930?

About May 26th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: The iconic Chrysler Building in New York City dramatically revealed its sharp, glistening spire as the scaffolding was removed, marking its completion as the world's tallest building at the time. This architectural marvel symbolized the Art Deco era's technological and design achievements.
  • Day of the week: May 26th, 1930 was a Monday
  • 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 26, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1930:

  • Chrysler Building Unveiled The iconic Chrysler Building in New York City dramatically revealed its sharp, glistening spire as the scaffolding was removed, marking its completion as the world's tallest building at the time. This architectural marvel symbolized the Art Deco era's technological and design achievements.
  • Supreme Court Liquor Ruling The United States Supreme Court issued a significant legal decision regarding liquor consumption, ruling that purchasing liquor does not inherently violate the Constitution. This ruling was likely related to the ongoing debates surrounding Prohibition era regulations.
  • Baseball Rarity: Joe Sewell Struck Out Twice In a remarkable baseball event, Joe Sewell, known for being exceptionally difficult to strike out, was struck out twice by pitcher Pat Caraway. Sewell was famous for his incredible batting skills and low strikeout rate, making this occurrence particularly noteworthy.

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May 26, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 26, 1930?


May 26, 1930 was a Monday and it was the 146th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1930 can also be written as 5/26/1930 in the US and as 26/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 26, 1930?


Famous people born on May 26, 1930:

  • Sonia Rykiel

    Iconic French fashion designer known for her innovative knitwear and influential role in 1970s and 1980s fashion.

  • Sivuca

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May 26, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 26, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:17 am and setting at 08:04 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 26, 1930?


Someone born on May 26, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 18 days old,

or 4955 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34687 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1930?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 26, 1930.

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