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What Happened in 1930

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Historical Highlights of 1930

  • The economic downturn continued, with widespread unemployment and hardship affecting millions worldwide.

  • The United States embarks on an ambitious programme of Public Works to regenerate the economy, including the building of the Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam).

  • The U.S. passed this act, raising tariffs on imports, worsening the global economic downturn.

  • Mahatma Gandhi led the 240-mile Salt March in India to protest British salt taxes, a significant moment in India’s independence movement.

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Pop Culture & Fun Facts from 1930

  • The iconic cartoon character, Betty Boop made her first appearance in the animated short Dizzy Dishes.

  • Mickey Mouse Gains Popularity – The Chain Gang was the first cartoon to feature Pluto, Mickey Mouse’s loyal pet dog.

  • The Motion Picture Production Code (Hays Code) Introduced – Hollywood began enforcing moral guidelines on films.

  • Popular Movies – All Quiet on the Western Front (Best Picture Oscar winner), Anna Christie (Greta Garbo’s first talking role), and The Blue Angel starring Marlene Dietrich.

  • The Chrysler Building in New York is completed.

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Science & Inventions of 1930

  • Clyde Tombaugh discovers Pluto, the ninth planet in our solar system.

  • Clarence Birdseye launched Birds Eye Frosted Foods, introducing 27 flash-frozen products to consumers, marking the beginning of the frozen food industry. 

  • The first red and green traffic lights were installed in Manhattan, NYC, as an effort to improve safety and reduce gridlock.

  • ​Englishman Frank Whittle patented the first jet engine. 

Sports Highlights of 1930

  • Uruguay Wins the first-ever FIFA World Cup , defeating Argentina 4-2.

  • Babe Ruth’s 500th Home Run (August 11) – The legendary baseball player became the first to hit 500 home runs in Major League Baseball.

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Top Songs of 1930

  • "Puttin’ on the Ritz" – Harry Richman (later made famous by Fred Astaire)

  • "Body and Soul" – Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

  • "Happy Days Are Here Again" – Ben Selvin & His Orchestra

  • "Ten Cents a Dance" – Ruth Etting

  • "Three Little Words" – Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

  • "Embraceable You" – Red Nichols & His Five Pennies

  • "Beyond the Blue Horizon" – Jeanette MacDonald

  • "Love Me or Leave Me" – Ruth Etting

  • "Little White Lies" – Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians

  • "On the Sunny Side of the Street" – Ted Lewis & His Band

Top Movies of 1930

  • All Quiet on the Western Front

  • The Blue Angel

  • Hell’s Angels

  • Anna Christie

  • Whoopee!

  • Monte Carlo

  • Animal Crackers

  • Under the Roofs of Paris

  • The Divorcee

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