What happened on Tuesday January 28, 1930?

About January 28th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Julius Edgar Lilienfeld was granted the first patent for a field-effect transistor in the United States, a groundbreaking moment in electronic technology that would later revolutionize computing and telecommunications.
  • Day of the week: January 28th, 1930 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: City Girl directed by F.W. Murnau

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January 28, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1930:

  • First Field-Effect Transistor Patent Granted Julius Edgar Lilienfeld was granted the first patent for a field-effect transistor in the United States, a groundbreaking moment in electronic technology that would later revolutionize computing and telecommunications.
  • Resignation of Miguel Primo de Rivera from Spanish Leadership Miguel Primo de Rivera, who had ruled Spain dictatorially since 1923, was forced to resign after losing critical support from the Spanish Army and King Alfonso XIII. Facing deteriorating health and political isolation, he submitted his resignation at 8:50 PM. Subsequently, he went into exile in France and died six weeks later from diabetes-related complications.
  • Death of Clarence Skelton Wimble Clarence Skelton Wimble, a cricket player known for scoring a notable pair in Test matches for South Africa, passed away.

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January 28, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 28, 1930?


January 28, 1930 was a Tuesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1930 can also be written as 1/28/1930 in the US and as 28/1/1930 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1930 in January 1930 calendar

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Who was born on January 28, 1930?


Famous people born on January 28, 1930:

  • Kurt Biedenkopf

    Prominent German politician and academic who served as the 54th President of the German Bundesrat, playing a significant role in German...

  • Jasraj

    Renowned Indian classical vocalist who made significant contributions to Hindustani classical music.

  • Luis de Pablo
  • Angel Pocho Gatti

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January 28, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1930:

  • Emmy Destinn

    Czech soprano and poet (b. 1878).

  • Mosè Tovini

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January 28, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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January 28, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1930 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 04:56 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on January 28, 1930?


Someone born on January 28, 1930 is:

95 years 3 months old,

or 1143 months and 16 days old,

or 4972 weeks and 1 day old,

or 34805 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1930?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 28, 1930.

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