Historical Events
Music Premiere
Musical "Sweet & Low" with Fanny Brice premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Mathias, American decathlete (Olympic gold 1948, 52) and congressman, born in Tulare, California (d. 2006)
- Brian Lenihan, snr, Irish politician and minister, born in Dundalk, County Louth (d. 1995)
- David Werner Amram, composer ("Splendor in the Grass"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1930 Highlights
About November 17, 1930
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio