What happened on Wednesday July 30, 1919?

About July 30th, 1919, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 30, 1919, the Chicago Race Riots reached a critical point of violence and social upheaval. The riots erupted after a white group stoned an African-American teenager, Eugene Williams, causing him to drown in Lake Michigan. This tragic incident sparked widespread racial tensions and violent confrontations across the city. By July 30, the riots had resulted in 27 deaths and 244 injuries, representing a significant moment of racial conflict in early 20th-century American urban history. The riots exposed deep-seated racial tensions, systemic racism, and the brutal consequences of racial segregation and discrimination in Chicago.
  • Day of the week: July 30th, 1919 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Oh, Susy, Behave by Fred Van Eps
  • Popular movie: Wagon Tracks directed by Lambert Hillyer

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July 30, 1919: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 30, 1919:

  • Chicago Race Riots of 1919 On July 30, 1919, the Chicago Race Riots reached a critical point of violence and social upheaval. The riots erupted after a white group stoned an African-American teenager, Eugene Williams, causing him to drown in Lake Michigan. This tragic incident sparked widespread racial tensions and violent confrontations across the city. By July 30, the riots had resulted in 27 deaths and 244 injuries, representing a significant moment of racial conflict in early 20th-century American urban history. The riots exposed deep-seated racial tensions, systemic racism, and the brutal consequences of racial segregation and discrimination in Chicago.
  • Birth of Berniece Baker Miracle Berniece Baker Miracle was born on July 30, 1919. She was the half-sister of the iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Baker). While less famous than her celebrated sibling, Berniece played a significant role in Marilyn's life and was one of her closest family connections.

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July 30, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 30, 1919?


July 30, 1919 was a Wednesday and it was the 211th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 30, 1919 can also be written as 7/30/1919 in the US and as 30/7/1919 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 30, 1919?


Famous people born on July 30, 1919:

  • Berniece Baker

    Berniece Baker was the half-sister of Marilyn Monroe, born to the same mother Gladys Baker.

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July 30, 1919: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 30, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 30, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 30, 1919 was Oh, Susy, Behave by Fred Van Eps, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

  1. - Oh, Susy, Behave youtube
  2. - A Rose, a Kiss, and You youtube
  3. - Somebody's Waiting for Someone youtube
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July 30, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 30th is Leo.

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July 30, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 30, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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July 30, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 30, 1919 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 30, 1919 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 July 30, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1919.

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How old is someone born on July 30, 1919?


Someone born on July 30, 1919 is:

105 years 9 months old,

or 1269 months and 14 days old,

or 5520 weeks

or 38640 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 30, 1919?

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