Historical Events
- 113°F (45°C) at Perryville, Tennessee (state record)
- Animated character Betty Boop debuts in Max Fleischer's cartoon "Dizzy Dishes"
- Percy Williams runs world record 100m (10.3 sec)
About August 9, 1930
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
