What Happened on December 24, 1930

Historical Events

  • F Garcia Lorca's "La Zapatera Prodigiosa" premieres in Madrid

Sukarno Sentenced To Four Years

Sukarno sentenced to four years in prison by Indonesian authorities in Bandung, Dutch East Indies

Famous Birthdays

  • Arsenio Iglesias, Spanish soccer manager (Deportivo La Coruña, Hércules, Zaragoza, Elche, Real Madrid), born in Arteixo, Spain (d. 2023)
  • Julian Barry [Mendelsohn], American playwright and screenwriter (Lenny; Rhinoceros), born in New York City (d. 2023)
  • Robert Joffrey [Abdullah Jaffa Anver Bey Khan], American dancer, teacher, and choreographer (co-founder of Joffrey Ballet), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 1988)

Famous Deaths

  • Eduard David, German politician (constitution of Weimar), dies at 67
  • Oskar Nedbal, Czech composer, dies at 56
Died in 1930 1930 Highlights

About December 24, 1930

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn