Historical Events
Cricket History
A week before his 22nd birthday Australian cricket's batting genius Don Bradman scores 232 in 5th Test win over England at The Oval in London
- Dumont's 1st TV broadcast for home reception (NYC)
Famous Birthdays
- Mario Bernardi, Canadian pianist and conductor, born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Bannerman, Australian cricket batsman (3 Tests; first centurion in Test history 165* 1877), dies at 79
Died in 1930 1930 Highlights
About August 20, 1930
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
