What Happened in 1930
Historical Highlights of 1930
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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 occurred in October, marking the beginning of the Great Depression. The stock market crash led to widespread economic hardship across the world, affecting industries, businesses, and everyday life.
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The U.S. unemployment rate reached an alarming 8.7% in 1929 due to the stock market crash and the resulting economic downturn.
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Construction of the Hoover Dam (originally called the Boulder Dam) began in 1929. This major project would eventually provide hydroelectric power to the Southwest United States.
Pop Culture & Fun Facts from 1929
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The First Academy Awards Ceremony – The first Academy Awards ceremony took place on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. The ceremony honored the best films and actors from the previous year.
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The popular radio show "The Lone Ranger" made its debut in 1929, quickly becoming a beloved staple of American entertainment and inspiring books, movies, and TV shows for years to come.
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The nickname for New York City, “The Big Apple”, became popular in 1929 thanks to a jazz song titled "The Big Apple" by Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith. The term gradually became synonymous with the city.
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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) opens in New York City.
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Hollywood was firmly established as the global center for cinema in 1929, with silent film stars like Charlie Chaplin and Clara Bow becoming cultural icons. The transition to sound films (talkies) marked a major shift in the industry and signaled Hollywood's future dominance.
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Science & Inventions of 1929
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Philo Farnsworth made history in 1929 by transmitting the world’s first electronic television image. This laid the groundwork for the development of modern television.
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The first car radio was introduced in 1929 by Motorola, forever changing how people experienced music, news, and entertainment on the go.
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The first cross-country radio broadcast occurred, linking the East and West coasts of the United States with live coverage, which revolutionized the way news and entertainment spread.
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Charles Leiper Grigg created the lemon-lime soft drink 7 Up, which was originally called Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda.
Sports Highlights of 1929
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The World Series – The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Chicago Cubs to win the 1929 World Series. This was the Athletics' third championship in five years, and it was managed by the legendary Connie Mack.
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The NFL Championship – The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants to win the 1929 NFL Championship, securing their first of many titles under coach Earl "Curly" Lambeau.
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The Stanley Cup – The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers to win the 1929 Stanley Cup. This was their first Stanley Cup victory and helped solidify their place in the NHL.
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Gene Tunney successfully defended his World Heavyweight Boxing Championship against Tommy Gibbons in 1929, continuing his dominance in the boxing ring.
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The 1929 Tour de France took place in July, with Maurice De Waele emerging as the overall winner, making history as the first Belgian rider to win the race.
Top Songs of 1929
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"Makin' Whoopee" – Eddie Cantor
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"Ain't She Sweet?" – Gene Austin
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"I'm Sitting on Top of the World" – Al Jolson
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"I Wanna Be Loved by You" – Helen Kane
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"Sweet Georgia Brown" – Ben Bernie and His Orchestra
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"Tea for Two" – Vincent Youmans
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"Am I Blue?" – Ethel Waters
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"My Blue Heaven" – Gene Austin
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"Blue Skies" – Irving Berlin
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"Lazy River" – Hoagy Carmichael
Top Movies of 1929
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The Jazz Singer
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Wings
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The Cocoanuts
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Broadway Nights
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The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
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The Broadway Melody
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The Man Who Laughs
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The Show of Shows
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Flicker Alley
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Paris Nights
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