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Major Events of June 1930: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from June 1930 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of June 1930: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Jun 1930 Deccan Queen: First Electric Intercity Train in India: The Deccan Queen was introduced as the pioneering electric locomotive train connecting Bombay Victoria Terminus (now Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Pune, marking a significant milestone in Indian railway transportation technology.
  • 02 Jun 1930 Congress Overrides Hoover's Veto of Veterans' Pension Bill: The U.S. Congress successfully overrode President Herbert Hoover's veto of the Spanish-American War veterans' pension bill, ensuring financial support for veterans of that conflict.
  • 03 Jun 1930 Grover Cleveland Alexander Released by Philadelphia Phillies: Grover Cleveland Alexander, a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills, was released by the Philadelphia Phillies on this date. Alexander, a Hall of Fame player, was one of the most successful pitchers of the early 20th century, having previously won multiple pitching titles and playing a crucial role in the Phillies' success.
  • 04 Jun 1930 Birth of Viktor Tikhonov, Soviet Ice Hockey Legend: Viktor Tikhonov was a prominent Soviet ice hockey player and coach who significantly influenced the development of ice hockey in the Soviet Union. Known for his strategic brilliance and disciplined coaching style, Tikhonov led the Soviet national ice hockey team to unprecedented success during the 1980s, including multiple Olympic gold medals and World Championship titles. His innovative training methods and tactical approach transformed Soviet ice hockey and left a lasting legacy in the sport.
  • 05 Jun 1930 Germany-US Debt Settlement Agreement: A significant bilateral financial agreement between Germany and the United States addressing Germany's outstanding financial obligations following World War I. The agreement, part of the Young Plan, provided a comprehensive framework for the final discharge of Germany's war reparation debts. Negotiated over several months and finalized on December 28, 1929, the agreement was subsequently approved by German legislative bodies on March 26, 1930, and authorized by the United States Congress on June 5, 1930. The treaty officially came into effect upon signing on June 23, 1930, marking a crucial diplomatic and economic milestone in post-World War I international relations.
  • 06 Jun 1930 First Radar Detection of Aircraft: On June 6, 1930, a groundbreaking technological milestone was achieved at the Naval Research Laboratory in Anacostia, Washington D.C., when scientists successfully detected aircraft using radio detection and ranging (radar) technology. This early experiment marked a pivotal moment in the development of electromagnetic detection methods that would later become crucial for military and civilian aviation safety.
  • 07 Jun 1930 Romanian Political Transition: In a significant political shift, the cabinet of Romanian Prime Minister Iuliu Maniu resigned in protest of King Carol's return. Gheorghe Mironescu subsequently took over leadership, marking a tumultuous period in Romanian political history.
  • 08 Jun 1930 First Radar Detection of Aircraft: A significant technological milestone was achieved at Anacostia, Washington D.C., when the first successful radar detection of aircraft was conducted. This pioneering moment marked an important advancement in early aviation detection technology, laying groundwork for future military and civilian radar systems.
  • 09 Jun 1930 Murder of Jake Lingle in Chicago: Chicago Tribune reporter Jake Lingle was assassinated during rush hour at the Illinois Central train station by Leo Vincent Brothers, allegedly in connection with a $100,000 gambling debt owed to notorious gangster Al Capone. The murder highlighted the pervasive organized crime and violence in Chicago during the Prohibition era.
  • 10 Jun 1930 Simon Commission Report on Indian Constitutional Reform Published: The first volume of the Simon Commission's comprehensive findings was published, providing a detailed examination of potential constitutional reforms in British India. The report critically analyzed complex societal challenges, highlighting the intricate barriers to political transformation, including the entrenched caste system, cultural diversity, and linguistic complexity that complicated potential governance restructuring.
  • 11 Jun 1930 Birth of Charles B. Rangel, Prominent American Politician: Charles Bernard Rangel was born on June 11, 1930, in New York City. He would go on to become a significant and long-serving Democratic congressman from Harlem, representing New York's 15th congressional district for over 40 years. Rangel was a key figure in Congressional Black Caucus and played influential roles in tax policy, foreign affairs, and civil rights legislation.
  • 12 Jun 1930 Max Schmeling Wins World Heavyweight Championship: Max Schmeling captured the vacant World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium in a pivotal boxing match that marked a significant moment in boxing history.
  • 13 Jun 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Bill Passed: The U.S. Senate approved the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, a controversial legislation that significantly raised import duties, which would later be considered a contributing factor to the Great Depression.
  • 14 Jun 1930 United States Bureau of Narcotics Established: The Bureau of Narcotics was officially established under the United States Department of the Treasury, marking a significant milestone in federal drug control policy. This new agency replaced the Narcotics Division of the Prohibition Unit, signaling a more structured and focused approach to managing and regulating narcotic substances in the United States.
  • 15 Jun 1930 Final Report on the Dawes Plan Published: Seymour Parker Gilbert, an American economist and international financial expert, published a comprehensive 400-page report analyzing the implementation of the Dawes Plan. The report highlighted Germany's significant financial progress, noting that the country had successfully paid over $2.2 billion in reparations between 1924 and May 17, 1930. However, Gilbert also issued a critical warning about Germany's future economic sustainability, emphasizing the need for strict financial discipline and the avoidance of substantial budget deficits to maintain ongoing reparation payments.
  • 16 Jun 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act Signed: President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act into law, which dramatically raised tariffs on thousands of imported goods. This protectionist legislation is widely considered a critical economic policy that exacerbated the Great Depression by provoking retaliatory trade measures from other countries and significantly disrupting international trade.
  • 17 Jun 1930 Detailed Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act Signing: On June 17, 1930, President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, a landmark protectionist legislation that raised tariffs on over 20,000 imported goods. Named after its primary sponsors, Senator Reed Smoot and Representative Willis Hawley, the act was a significant economic policy during the onset of the Great Depression.
  • 18 Jun 1930 Hubble's Expanding Universe Research: Edwin Hubble published groundbreaking research demonstrating that galaxies are moving away from each other, providing crucial scientific evidence for the expanding universe theory and fundamentally transforming our understanding of cosmology.
  • 19 Jun 1930 Simon Commission Report on British Colonial Governance in Burma and India: On June 19, 1930, the second volume of the Simon Commission report was published, addressing the potential for self-governance in British colonial territories. The report recommended a gradual advancement towards self-government while emphasizing the need for careful implementation and safeguards. Notably, the commission proposed the separation of India and Burma, citing significant racial, geographical, and financial differences. On the same day, a tragic prison riot in Rangoon resulted in the deaths of forty Burmese prisoners and five guards, highlighting the social tensions of the colonial period.
  • 20 Jun 1930 Bobby Jones Wins British Open Golf Championship: On June 20, 1930, Bobby Jones achieved a remarkable victory at the 65th British Open Golf Championship held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. Jones shot a total score of 291, further solidifying his legendary status in the sport. This win was particularly significant as it was part of Jones' historic Grand Slam year, where he won all four major championships of the time.
  • 21 Jun 1930 France Implements One-Year Military Conscription: On June 21, 1930, France officially implemented a one-year mandatory military conscription policy, a significant measure in the interwar period that aimed to maintain national defense capabilities and military readiness following World War I.
  • 22 Jun 1930 Kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr.: Charles Augustus Lindbergh III, the infant son of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh, was born. Tragically, he would become the victim of a notorious kidnapping and murder in 1932, a case that shocked the United States and became known as the 'Crime of the Century'.
  • 23 Jun 1930 Violent Labor Unrest in Seville, Spain: A significant general strike in Seville, Spain erupted into violent confrontations between workers and police, resulting in at least 150 people being injured. These clashes reflect the intense social and political tensions of the period, with workers demanding better labor conditions and rights during a tumultuous time in Spanish social history.
  • 24 Jun 1930 Simon Commission Report Volume 2 Published: The second volume of the Simon Commission report was released, recommending substantial progress towards self-governance for India while maintaining essential service safeguards. This document was a critical step in the dialogue about India's political future during the British colonial period.
  • 25 Jun 1930 Wailing Wall Claims Commission and László Antal's Birth: The first public sitting of a commission investigating Muslim and Jewish claims to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem took place. Simultaneously, Hungarian linguist László Antal was born in Szob, marking a day of both political tension and intellectual potential.
  • 26 Jun 1930 16th Congress of the All-Union Communist Party: The 16th Congress of the All-Union Communist Party convened in Moscow, marking a significant political gathering of Soviet communist leadership during the early Stalinist era. This congress was crucial in shaping the Soviet Union's political direction and policy strategies.
  • 27 Jun 1930 H. Ross Perot: Early Business Career: On June 27, 1930, H. Ross Perot was emerging as a notable Texas businessman who would later become famous for his entrepreneurial spirit and attempts to take over and restructure corporations. Perot would go on to found Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and become a prominent business figure and political candidate.
  • 28 Jun 1930 First Night Baseball Game at Hamtramck Stadium: On June 28, 1930, a historic milestone in baseball occurred when the Negro League Detroit Stars hosted the Kansas City Monarchs in the first-ever night game at the newly constructed Hamtramck Stadium. This event was significant in showcasing the skill and entertainment of Negro League baseball, providing a groundbreaking opportunity for night-time sporting events.
  • 29 Jun 1930 Canonization of Canadian Martyrs: Pope Pius XI officially canonized the Canadian Martyrs as saints, recognizing their significant religious sacrifice and contributions to the spread of Christianity in early Canadian colonial history.
  • 30 Jun 1930 Allied Troops Withdraw from Rhineland: France completed the withdrawal of its troops from Germany's Rhineland, ending the post-World War I occupation. This action marked the conclusion of a key provision in the Treaty of Versailles, which had previously restricted Germany's military presence in the region to prevent potential future conflicts.