What Happened on October 14, 1930

Historical Events

Music Premiere

George Gershwin and Ira Gershin's musical "Girl Crazy" starring Ginger Rogers and Ethel Merman premieres in NYC

Actress and Dancer Ginger Rogers — Actress and Dancer
Ginger Rogers

Composer and Pianist George Gershwin — Composer and Pianist
George Gershwin

Famous Birthdays

Mobutu Sese Seko

Mobutu Sese Seko, Dictator and President of Zaire (1965-97), born in Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo (d. 1997)

President of Zaire Mobutu Sese Seko — President of Zaire
Mobutu Sese Seko

Robert Parker, American saxophonist and soul singer (Barefootin'), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2020)

Famous Deaths

Sam[uel] van Houten, lib minister (Child labor laws), dies

1930 Highlights

About October 14, 1930

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra

What Happened in 1930

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