What happened on Friday May 30, 1930?

About May 30th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Canadian daredevil William 'Red' Hill embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous rapids of the Niagara River on May 30, 1930. Seeking to demonstrate extraordinary courage and skill, Hill navigated the dangerous waters while enclosed in a protective steel barrel, starting from the base of Niagara Falls.
  • Day of the week: May 30th, 1930 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Lady of Scandal directed by Sidney Franklin

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May 30, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 30, 1930:

  • William 'Red' Hill's Niagara Rapids Adventure Canadian daredevil William 'Red' Hill embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous rapids of the Niagara River on May 30, 1930. Seeking to demonstrate extraordinary courage and skill, Hill navigated the dangerous waters while enclosed in a protective steel barrel, starting from the base of Niagara Falls.
  • Canadian Federal Election Date Announced The Canadian government officially set the date for nationwide elections to the House of Commons. The election was scheduled for July 28, 1930, with the announcement made on May 30, signaling an important moment in Canada's democratic process during the early 20th century.
  • Bill Arnold Wins Indianapolis 500 Bill Arnold won the Indianapolis 500 automobile race, achieving an impressive average speed of 161.6 kilometers per hour. This victory marked a significant moment in early 20th-century motorsports, showcasing the advancing technology and skill of race car drivers during the interwar period.

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May 30, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 30, 1930?


May 30, 1930 was a Friday and it was the 150th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1930 can also be written as 5/30/1930 in the US and as 30/5/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 30, 1930?


Famous people born on May 30, 1930:

  • Robert Ryman

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May 30, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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

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May 30, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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May 30, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 30, 1930 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 1930 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 May 30, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:16 am and setting at 11:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1930.

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How old is someone born on May 30, 1930?


Someone born on May 30, 1930 is:

94 years 11 months old,

or 1139 months and 3 days old,

or 4953 weeks and 1 day old,

or 34672 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1930?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 30, 1930.

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