What Happened on July 7, 1930

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Construction begins on Boulder (Hoover) Dam

Famous Birthdays

  • Hank Mobley, American hard bop and soul jazz saxophonist, born in Eastman, Georgia (d. 1986)

Famous Deaths

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)

British author who brought Sherlock Holmes to life twice, dies at 71

Died in 1930 1930 Highlights

About July 7, 1930

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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