What happened on Monday August 30, 1909?

About August 30th, 1909, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charles Doolittle Walcott discovered the significant Burgess Shale fossils in Canada, a groundbreaking paleontological find that would provide crucial insights into early complex life forms from the Cambrian period.
  • Day of the week: August 30th, 1909 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now by Henry Burr
  • Popular movie: De onde veje directed by Edith Buemann

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August 30, 1909: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1909:

  • Burgess Shale Fossil Discovery Charles Doolittle Walcott discovered the significant Burgess Shale fossils in Canada, a groundbreaking paleontological find that would provide crucial insights into early complex life forms from the Cambrian period.
  • Launch of German Battleship Helgoland The German battleship Helgoland was launched at Kiel, representing the first vessel of a new naval class featuring larger guns and improved propulsion technology, signaling advancements in maritime military engineering.
  • Maikop Oil Field Gusher A massive oil gusher erupted at the Maikop oil field in Russia, reaching an impressive height of 65 meters (213 ft). Due to inadequate storage infrastructure, most of the well's contents were lost, highlighting the technological limitations of early 20th-century oil extraction.
  • International League Against Epilepsy Founded The International League Against Epilepsy was established in Budapest, Hungary, during the 16th International Medical Conference, marking a significant milestone in medical research and support for epilepsy patients.
  • Birth of Joan Blondell Joan Blondell was born in New York City, who would later become a notable actress known for her roles in 'Real McCoys' and 'Here Come the Brides'.

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August 30, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 30, 1909?


August 30, 1909 was a Monday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1909 can also be written as 8/30/1909 in the US and as 30/8/1909 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 30, 1909?


Famous people born on August 30, 1909:

  • Virginia Lee Burton

    Renowned children's book author and illustrator, best known for classic works like 'Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel' and 'The Little...

  • [Rose] Joan Blondell

    Prominent American actress of stage and screen, known for her roles in classic Hollywood films and television series like 'The Real McCoys'...

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August 30, 1909: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1909:

  • Yosef Hayyim
  • Alphonse Féry d'Esclands

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August 30, 1909: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1909 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 30, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1909 was I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now by Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

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August 30, 1909: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 30, 1909: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1909 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 1909 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 August 30, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1909.

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How old is someone born on August 30, 1909?


Someone born on August 30, 1909 is:

115 years 8 months old,

or 1388 months and 14 days old,

or 6037 weeks and 2 days old,

or 42261 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1909?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1909?

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