Historical Events
Music Premiere
Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's satirical opera "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" premieres in Leipzig, Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Harry Aarts, Dutch politician and 2nd chamber member (CDA), born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Ornette Coleman (1930-2015)
American jazz saxophonist and composer (Downbeat Musician of Year, 1966), born in Fort Worth, Texas
- Taina Elg, Finnish-American actress (Hercules in NY, Les Girls), born in Impilahti, Finland
- Thomas Schippers, American conductor (Amahl & Night Visitors), born in Kalamazoo, Michigan (d. 1977)
1930 Highlights
About March 9, 1930
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 93 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces