What happened on Saturday June 30, 1917?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1917:

• Birth of Lena Horne Lena Horne, a pioneering African American singer, actress, and civil rights activist, was born in Brooklyn, New York. She would become famous for her powerful rendition of 'Stormy Weather' and break significant racial barriers in entertainment during her illustrious career.
• Italian Socialist Peace Call During World War I, Italian Socialist leader Filippo Turati made a significant political statement by calling on the Italian government to initiate peace negotiations, reflecting growing anti-war sentiment among socialist movements in Europe.
• Birth of Buddy Rich Bernard 'Buddy' Rich was born in Brooklyn, New York, destined to become one of the most influential jazz drummers and big band leaders of the 20th century. Known for his extraordinary technical skill and dynamic performances, Rich would later lead the renowned Buddy Rich Band and become a legendary figure in jazz music.
• HMS Cheerful Mine Incident The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Cheerful was severely damaged after striking a naval mine during World War I, highlighting the dangerous maritime conditions and naval warfare tactics of the period.

Events in 1917

June 30, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1917

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1917

June 30, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 181st day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1917 can also be written as 6/30/1917 in the US and as 30/6/1917 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1917 in June 1917 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1917:

• Lena Horne

  Pioneering African American actress and singer who broke racial barriers in Hollywood, known for her extraordinary talent, classic beauty,...

• Susan Hayward

  Acclaimed Hollywood actress who won an Oscar for her powerful performances, particularly in biographical dramas.

• Willa Kim

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1917:

• Dadabhai Naoroji

  Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early indian political and social leader (b. 1825).

• Antonio de La Gándara

  French illustrator and painter (d. 1917).

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1917 was M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I by Anna Wheaton, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Anna Wheaton - M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I
2. Prince's Orchestra - American Republic March
3. Byron G. Harlan - With His Hands in His Pockets and His Pockets in His Pants

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 30, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 1917 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 June 30, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:25 pm and setting at 01:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1917

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Someone born on June 30, 1917 is:

107 years 10 months old,

or 1294 months and 14 days old,

or 5628 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39400 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1917?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 30, 1917.

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