What happened on Wednesday January 30, 1924?

About January 30th, 1924, in brief:

  • Historical events: Shirley Chisholm was born on this date, destined to become the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress. Representing New York's 12th congressional district as a Democrat, she was a trailblazing political figure who advocated for civil rights, women's rights, and educational opportunities. Her famous quote, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair," epitomized her bold approach to challenging systemic barriers.
  • Day of the week: January 30th, 1924 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Wild Oranges directed by King Vidor

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January 30, 1924: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 30, 1924:

  • Shirley Chisholm: Pioneering African American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was born on this date, destined to become the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress. Representing New York's 12th congressional district as a Democrat, she was a trailblazing political figure who advocated for civil rights, women's rights, and educational opportunities. Her famous quote, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair," epitomized her bold approach to challenging systemic barriers.
  • Cricket Match: Bill Ponsford's Remarkable Performance In a notable cricket match between Victoria and New South Wales, Bill Ponsford achieved a remarkable feat by scoring his second century (110 runs) in the game. This performance highlighted Ponsford's exceptional batting skills and was a significant moment in Australian domestic cricket during the 1920s.

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January 30, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 30, 1924?


January 30, 1924 was a Wednesday and it was the 30th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1924 can also be written as 1/30/1924 in the US and as 30/1/1924 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1924 in January 1924 calendar

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Who was born on January 30, 1924?


Famous people born on January 30, 1924:

  • Lloyd Alexander

    Renowned American fantasy author best known for The Chronicles of Prydain series, a beloved children's fantasy cycle that significantly...

  • S. N. Goenka

    Influential Burmese-Indian meditation teacher who played a crucial role in spreading Vipassana meditation globally, teaching thousands and...

  • Francesco Miroglio

    Italian textile executive and politician who served as a prominent member of parliament, representing the North League and working in his...

  • Dorothy Malone

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January 30, 1924: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 30, 1924:

  • Ferdinando d'Orléans
  • Léon Rom

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January 30, 1924: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th is Aquarius.

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January 30, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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January 30, 1924: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 30, 1924 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 1924 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 30, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:37 am and setting at 01:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Feb 20, 1924.

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How old is someone born on January 30, 1924?


Someone born on January 30, 1924 is:

101 years 2 months old,

or 1214 months and 24 days old,

or 5282 weeks

or 36974 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1924?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1924?

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