Your place in the Universe on 1930
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1930 (MCMXXX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1930th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1930 a year special to you? Discover what 1930 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1930, 1930 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1930, how old is someone born in 1930 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1930.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1930 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1930 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1930
- Who was the U.S. President in 1930?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1930?
- Who was the Pope in 1930?
- 1930: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1930?
- What was the most popular movie in 1930?
- What was the best selling book in 1930?
- How old is someone born in 1930?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1930?
What was 1930 known for ?
- The great depression was in full swing by 1930. Over 15 million Americans were without employment. At this period, European colonization of Africa and the Asian countries was at an all time high.
- In India, Mahatma Gandhi on March 12, 1930, started the salt march. It was his biggest civil disobedience to the colonial rule in India. This disobedience was after the British imposed a policy prohibiting Indians from collecting and selling salt, which was a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. To access salt, the Indians had to buy it from the British. The colonialists arrested over 60,000 Indians and on May 5, the arrest of Gandhi could not deter the civil disobedience.
- The World Cup, one of the most watched events in the world today, started after organizers of the 1932 Olympics dropped football from the program. The first World Cup football matches were in the host city Montevideo in Uruguay on July 13, 1930. In the first games, France defeated Mexico, and the USA beat Belgium 3-0. The Depression was raging in Europe and many European players snubbed the World Cup afraid to lose their day jobs.
- The Ohio Penitentiary built in 1834, had already established a poor reputation by 1930. A cholera epidemic killed 121 convicts in 1849. A fire at the prison killed 320 inmates on April 21, 1930. The penitentiary had a capacity of 1,500 inmates, but at the time of the fire, the prison had 4,300 inmates. The fire was a result of scaffolding that had caught fire, and waders had refused to open the cells.
- Ruth Wakefield of Toll House Inn invented the chocolate chip cookie, a favorite of many in 1930. It was the year that Pope Pius IX prohibited the use of artificial birth control on all the Roman Catholic faithful.
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Key World Leaders of 1930
Who was the U.S. President in 1930?
In 1930, Herbert Hoover (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1929 to March 04, 1933. His administration struggled to address the economic collapse following the 1929 stock market crash, leading into the Great Depression.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1930?
In 1930 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).
Who was the Pope in 1930?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1930 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
1930: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Mahatma Gandhi
In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Gandhi was the leader of the India's independence movement. In 1930, he led the Salt Satyagraha, a 240-mile march to protest the imposition of taxes on salt by the British Raj.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1930?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1930, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was The Waltz You Saved for Me by Wayne King & His Orchestra
What was the most popular movie in 1930?
The most popular movie and box office hit was All Quiet on the Western Front by Lewis Milestone
What was the best selling book in 1930?
How old is someone born in 1930?
Someone born in 1930 is 95 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1930?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1930 was the Year of the Horse.
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