What Happened on June 17, 1930

Historical Events

Bradman Scores 131

Continuing a rich vein of form Australian cricket icon Don Bradman scores 131 in 1st Test v England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Statham, English cricket fast bowler (70 Tests, 252 wickets @ 24.84), born in Gorton, Manchester, England (d. 2000)
  • Cliff Gallup, American guitarist (Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps), born in Norfolk, Virginia (d. 1988)
  • Romuald Twardowski, Polish composer, born in Wilno/ Vilnius, Poland

About June 17, 1930

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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