Historical Events
Music Premiere
George Gershwin and Ira Gershin's musical "Girl Crazy" starring Ginger Rogers and Ethel Merman premieres in NYC
Ginger Rogers
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)
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? 89 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
