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Mobsters Murder Tribune Reporter

Chicago Tribune reporter and closet racketeer Jake Lingle is shot at close range and killed at the Illinois Central train station, allegedly over a $100,000 USD gambling debt owed to Al Capone; mobster Leo Brothers was convicted of the murder [1]

Gangster Al Capone

Nurmi Runs World Record

Paavo Nurmi runs world record 6 mile (29:36.4)

Runner nicknamed the Flying Finn Paavo Nurmi

Events in 1930

Famous Birthdays

  • Barbara [Monique Andrée Serf], French singer ("L'Aigle noir"), born in Paris, France (d. 1997)
  • Carlos Vilar, Argentine sailor (Snipe World Championships gold 1948, 51), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 2021)
  • Lin Carter, American sci-fi author (Thongor of Lemuria), born in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Marvin Kalb, American educator andnewscaster (CBS/NBC, Meet the Press), born in New York City
  • Ragnhild Alexandra [Princess Ragnhild, Mrs Lorentzen], Norwegian princess, born in the Royal Palace, Oslo, Norway (d. 2012)
Born in 1930 1930 Highlights

About June 9, 1930

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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



What Happened in 1930

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