Historical Events
Music History
Dmitri Shostakovich's ballet "Zolotoy Vyek" premieres in Leningrad
Famous Birthdays
- John Arden, English novelist and playwright (Left Handed Liberty), born in Barnsley, England (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Harry Payne Whitney, American businessman and thoroughbred horse breeder, dies at 58
- Waldemar Haffkine, Ukrainian bacteriologist (1st to develop and use vaccines against cholera and bubonic plague), dies at 70
1930 Highlights
About October 26, 1930
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
