What Happened on May 1, 1930

Historical Events

Bradman scores 236

Cricket master batsman Don Bradman scores 236 for Australia v Worcestershire in his first 1st class innings in England

  • The planet Pluto is officially named by 11-year-old Venetia Burney

Famous Birthdays

  • Little Walter [Marion Walter Jacobs], blues singer-songwriter and harmonica player, born in Marksville, Louisiana (d. 1968)

Ollie Matson (1930-2011)

Pro/College Football Hall of Fame halfback (First-team All-Pro 1952, 54–59; Pro Bowl 1952, 54–58; NFL 1950s All Decade Team), born in Trinity, Texas

  • Richard Riordan, American politician (Mayor of Los Angeles (R) 1993-2001), born in New York City (d. 2023) [1]
Born in 1930
1930 Highlights

About May 1, 1930

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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