What happened on Wednesday December 31, 1930?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1930:

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Invented Ruth Wakefield created the chocolate chip cookie at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, inadvertently launching one of the most popular desserts in American culinary history.
• British Restrictions on Jewish Immigration The British government issued a White Paper proposing significant restrictions on Jewish immigration into Palestine, a policy that would have profound implications for the region's demographic and political landscape.
• Indochinese Communist Party Formation The Indochinese Communist Party was established in October, a pivotal moment in the region's political development that would have far-reaching consequences for Southeast Asian geopolitics.
• First Televised Senate Election Station W9XAP in Chicago broadcast the first-ever televised U.S. Senate election, with continuous vote tallies, marking a significant milestone in media and electoral technology.
• Papal Encyclical on Marriage and Birth Control Pope Pius XI issued the encyclical 'Casti Connubii', which comprehensively addressed Catholic teachings on marriage. The document strongly emphasized the sanctity of marriage, explicitly prohibited the use of artificial birth control, and reaffirmed the Church's stance against abortion.
• Schmidt Camera Invention Bernhard Schmidt invented the Schmidt camera, a groundbreaking optical design that would revolutionize astronomical imaging and scientific observation.
• Federal Bureau of Narcotics Established The Federal Bureau of Narcotics was created, replacing the Narcotics Division of the Prohibition Unit, signaling a new approach to drug enforcement and regulation in the United States.
• Hurricane Devastates Santo Domingo A massive hurricane struck the Caribbean Sea, causing catastrophic damage to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and leaving significant destruction in its wake.
• Jake Paralysis Outbreak A significant outbreak of Jake paralysis occurred in the United States, a neurological condition linked to toxic substances that caused widespread health concerns.

Events in 1930

December 31, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1930

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1930

December 31, 1930 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1930 can also be written as 12/31/1930 in the US and as 31/12/1930 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1930 in December 1930 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1930:

• Odetta

  Odetta Holmes was a legendary American folk singer, civil rights activist, and influential musician known as the 'Voice of the Civil Rights...

• Jaime Escalante

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Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on December 31st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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

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December 31, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1930 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:13 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1931.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1930

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Someone born on December 31, 1930 is:

94 years 3 months old,

or 1131 months and 23 days old,

or 4921 weeks

or 34447 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1930?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1930.

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