What happened on Thursday March 30, 1933?

About March 30th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: On March 30, 1933, a devastating magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast of Honshū, Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused widespread destruction. The powerful seismic event and subsequent massive waves resulted in approximately 3,000 fatalities, significant infrastructure damage, and profound economic disruption in the coastal regions of northeastern Japan. The disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to geological hazards and prompted subsequent improvements in earthquake and tsunami preparedness and building codes.
  • Day of the week: March 30th, 1933 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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March 30, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 30, 1933:

  • 1933 Sanriku Earthquake and Tsunami On March 30, 1933, a devastating magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast of Honshū, Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused widespread destruction. The powerful seismic event and subsequent massive waves resulted in approximately 3,000 fatalities, significant infrastructure damage, and profound economic disruption in the coastal regions of northeastern Japan. The disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to geological hazards and prompted subsequent improvements in earthquake and tsunami preparedness and building codes.

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March 30, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 30, 1933?


March 30, 1933 was a Thursday and it was the 89th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 30, 1933 can also be written as 3/30/1933 in the US and as 30/3/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 30, 1933?


Famous people born on March 30, 1933:

  • Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy

    French actor and film director known for his significant roles in the French New Wave cinema, particularly in films by directors like Claude...

  • Joe Ruby

    American animator and television producer, co-founder of Ruby-Spears Productions and creator of numerous popular animated series like...

  • Luis Bacalov

    Renowned Argentine-Italian composer famous for his exceptional film scores, particularly in Italian cinema, including works for notable...

  • Gianfranco Pardi

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March 30, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 30, 1933:

  • John Eisele
  • Maria Marchesini
  • Vincenzo Morello
  • Tito II Ricordi

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March 30, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 30th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 30, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 30, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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March 30, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 30, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 30, 1933 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 March 30, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 07:32 am and setting at 11:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 12, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1933.

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How old is someone born on March 30, 1933?


Someone born on March 30, 1933 is:

92 years 1 month old,

or 1105 months and 13 days old,

or 4806 weeks and 5 days old,

or 33647 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 30, 1933?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 30, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 30, 1933.

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