What happened on Monday November 30, 1931?

About November 30th, 1931, in brief:

  • Historical events: The iconic Crystal Palace, a historic glass and iron structure located in Hyde Park, London, was completely destroyed by a massive fire on November 30, 1931. The building, originally constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851, was a significant architectural landmark and symbol of Victorian engineering prowess. Its destruction marked the end of an important era in British cultural and architectural history.
  • Day of the week: November 30th, 1931 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

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November 30, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 30, 1931:

  • Crystal Palace Fire in London The iconic Crystal Palace, a historic glass and iron structure located in Hyde Park, London, was completely destroyed by a massive fire on November 30, 1931. The building, originally constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851, was a significant architectural landmark and symbol of Victorian engineering prowess. Its destruction marked the end of an important era in British cultural and architectural history.
  • Gunther Herbig Birth Gunther Herbig, a notable conductor from Usti-nad-Labem, Czechoslovakia, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent musical director of the East Berlin Orchestra, contributing significantly to the classical music scene in East Germany during the mid-20th century.
  • Jack Ging Birth Jack Ging, an American actor who would later appear in various television and film productions, was born on this date. He would become known for his roles in several notable TV series and movies throughout his acting career.

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November 30, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was November 30, 1931?


November 30, 1931 was a Monday and it was the 334th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 30, 1931 can also be written as 11/30/1931 in the US and as 30/11/1931 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 30, 1931?


Famous people born on November 30, 1931:

  • Gordon Liddy

    Infamous Watergate conspirator and former FBI agent who became a symbol of political scandal in the Nixon administration, serving 52 months...

  • Bill Walsh

    Influential American football coach who made significant contributions to the sport, particularly in professional coaching strategies.

  • Margot Zemach

    Renowned American children's book illustrator who won the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1968, consistently producing high-quality...

  • Jack Sheldon

    Versatile American musician, trumpet player, comedian, and actor known for his work with the Mort Lindsey Orchestra and his own TV show 'Run...

  • Jean-François Chiappe
  • Mino Martinazzoli
  • Romila Thapar

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November 30, 1931: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 30, 1931:

  • Henry Walters

    American art collector and philanthropist (d.1931).

  • Giuseppe Vizzotto Alberti
  • Alfred Rordame

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November 30, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 30th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 30, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 30, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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November 30, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 30, 1931 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 30, 1931 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 November 30, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1931.

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How old is someone born on November 30, 1931?


Someone born on November 30, 1931 is:

93 years 4 months old,

or 1120 months and 24 days old,

or 4873 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34113 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 30, 1931?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 30, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 30, 1931.

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