What happened on Saturday May 30, 1936?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1936:

• Publication of 'Gone with the Wind' Margaret Mitchell's groundbreaking novel 'Gone with the Wind' is first published, marking a significant moment in American literature. The book would later become a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and inspire the iconic 1939 film adaptation starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh.
• Devastating North American Heat Wave A catastrophic heat wave strikes North America, setting unprecedented high-temperature records and resulting in thousands of fatalities. This extreme weather event highlights the potential deadly impact of severe climatic conditions on human populations.
• First PCC Trolley Car Enters Service The first production model of the innovative PCC (Presidents' Conference Committee) trolley car, manufactured by St. Louis Car Company, is placed into service by Pittsburgh Railways. This marked a significant technological advancement in urban public transportation design.
• End of French General Strike The general strike in France is concluded through the Matignon Agreements, a pivotal moment in French labor relations and social policy during the interwar period.
• Steel Workers Organizing Committee Founded The Steel Workers Organizing Committee is established in the United States, representing a crucial moment in American labor movement history and the organization of industrial workers' rights.
• German Navy Memorial Day Germany observes a memorial day for the Navy, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. Adolf Hitler attends the dedication of the Laboe Naval Memorial, though he does not speak at the ceremony.
• Ruta Lee Birth Ruta Lee, a Canadian actress, is born. She would later become known for her work in film and television.

Events in 1936

May 30, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 30, 1936

Newspapers from May. 30, 1936

May 30, 1936 was a Saturday and it was the 151st day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1936 can also be written as 5/30/1936 in the US and as 30/5/1936 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1936 in May 1936 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1936:

• Keir Dullea

  Acclaimed American actor famous for his iconic role in Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction film '2001: A Space Odyssey', known...

• Ruta Lee

  Canadian-American actress and dancer known for her prominent roles in classic Hollywood musicals and films during the 1950s and 1960s, with...

Famous people born in 1936

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1936:

• Homer Watson

Famous people who died in 1936

Famous people who died on May 30th

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, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 1936 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 1936 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, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 02:29 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1936.

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Your place in the Universe on May 30, 1936

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Someone born on May 30, 1936 is:

88 years 10 months old,

or 1066 months and 24 days old,

or 4638 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32470 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1936?

There are 37 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, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 30, 1936.

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