What happened on Friday January 30, 1931?

About January 30th, 1931, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charlie Chaplin's iconic comedy-drama film 'City Lights' was released, marking a significant moment in silent film history and showcasing Chaplin's comedic genius.
  • Day of the week: January 30th, 1931 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

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January 30, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 30, 1931:

  • City Lights Movie Release Charlie Chaplin's iconic comedy-drama film 'City Lights' was released, marking a significant moment in silent film history and showcasing Chaplin's comedic genius.
  • City Lights Premiere with Einstein The public premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 'City Lights' took place at the Los Angeles Theater, with renowned physicist Albert Einstein as a distinguished guest of honor.
  • Canadian Prime Minister's White House Visit Canadian Prime Minister R. B. Bennett visited the White House for informal diplomatic talks with U.S. President Herbert Hoover, discussing potential bilateral matters during the Great Depression era.
  • P.G. Wodehouse Novel Publication P.G. Wodehouse's novel 'Big Money' was first published in book format in New York, adding to the author's celebrated collection of humorous literary works.
  • Birth of Allan W. Eckert Allan W. Eckert was born, a notable American historian, naturalist, and author known for his detailed historical narratives and nature writing.

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January 30, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 30, 1931?


January 30, 1931 was a Friday and it was the 30th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1931 can also be written as 1/30/1931 in the US and as 30/1/1931 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1931 in January 1931 calendar

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Who was born on January 30, 1931?


Famous people born on January 30, 1931:

  • Ernie Banks

    Legendary Chicago Cubs baseball player nicknamed 'Mr.

  • Shirley Hazzard

    Acclaimed Australian-American writer known for her elegant prose and literary works exploring human relationships and international themes.

  • John Crosbie

    Prominent Canadian politician who served as the 34th Minister of Justice, contributing significantly to Canadian legal and political...

  • Gérard Vivane
  • Frédéric Valmain
  • Linda Nochlin

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January 30, 1931: 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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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 30, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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January 30, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 30, 1931 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 1931 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, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:09 pm and setting at 05:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 1931.

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How old is someone born on January 30, 1931?


Someone born on January 30, 1931 is:

94 years 2 months old,

or 1130 months and 24 days old,

or 4916 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34417 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1931?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 30, 1931.

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