Historical Events
Porgy and Bess
George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess" premieres in Boston
The Boulder Dam
The Boulder Dam (later the Hoover Dam), astride the border of Arizona and Nevada, is dedicated by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Famous Birthdays
- Jill Corey [Norma Jean Speranza], American pop singer (Your Hit Parade), born in Avonmore, Pennsylvania (d. 2021)
- Johnny Mathis, American pop vocalist ("Chances Are"; "Wild Is The Wind"; The Twelfth of Never"), born in Gilmer, Texas
About September 30, 1935
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
