What happened on Sunday October 26, 1930?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1930:

• Jessie Miller's Transcontinental Flight Record Australian pilot Jessie Miller made aviation history by setting a new women's transcontinental flight record, flying from Los Angeles to New York in an impressive 21 hours and 47 minutes. Her achievement was a significant milestone for women in aviation, demonstrating skill, courage, and breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated field.
• Maybach Mine Disaster in Germany A devastating mining explosion occurred at the Maybach Mine in Quierschied, Germany, resulting in the tragic loss of 98 miners' lives. This incident was part of a particularly dangerous week for the mining industry, highlighting the significant occupational hazards faced by workers during the early 20th century.
• Royal Wedding of King Boris III and Giovanna of Italy On October 26, 1930, King Boris III of Bulgaria married Princess Giovanna of Italy in a grand ceremony at the historic Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. The wedding was a significant diplomatic and royal event, symbolizing the relationship between the Bulgarian and Italian monarchies during the interwar period.
• Jack Lang Leads Labor Party to Victory in New South Wales The New South Wales state election was held, with the Labor Party, led by Jack Lang, securing a decisive victory. This election marked a significant moment in Australian political history, reflecting the shifting political landscape and the growing influence of the Labor movement in the region.
• Assassination Attempt on Syrian Prime Minister Syrian Prime Minister Taj al-Din al-Hasani narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. An unidentified assailant attempted to shoot the prime minister but was quickly apprehended after missing his first shot. This event underscores the political tensions and instability in the region during this period.

Events in 1930

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

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1930

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1930

October 26, 1930 was a Sunday and it was the 299th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1930 can also be written as 10/26/1930 in the US and as 26/10/1930 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1930 in October 1930 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1930:

• Pierre Micaux
• John Arden
• José Ramón Machado Ventura

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1930:

• Waldemar Haffkine

  Russian-swiss microbiologist and bacteriologist (d. 1930).

• Harry Payne Whitney

  American businessman and horse breeder (b. 1872).

• Jean Claude Nicolas Forestier

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on October 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1930 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 09:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1930

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Someone born on October 26, 1930 is:

94 years 6 months old,

or 1134 months and 18 days old,

or 4933 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34534 days old,

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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

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

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