Jan 01disaster
1930.
What happened in 1930?
In 1930, several key events occurred worldwide. Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup, and Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March, a pivotal moment in India's fight for independence. Meanwhile, Japan began its comfort woman system, a program of military sexual slavery lasting until World War II's end. During this year, 16 historical events took place, along with 29 notable births and the deaths of 7 prominent figures. These occurrences influenced the political and social atmosphere of the early 1930s.
Events
27
Births
76
Deaths
15
Era
1930s
Modern Era / World Wars
Chronology of 1930
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1930Jan 01war
Comfort woman
military sexual slavery system designed and implemented by Japan Empire from early 1930s until the end of World War II, or the victims who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military
Jan 01politics
Salt March
Indian independence movement event led by Mahatma Gandhi
Jan 01general
Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
First story of The Adventures of Tintin
Jan 01general
Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
Jan 01politics
Jan 01politics
Jan 01politics
Jan 01politics
March
03.1930April
04.1930Apr 03war
Apr 22politics
June
06.1930July
07.1930Jul 01sports
Jul 17war
Jul 23disaster
Jul 30sports
August
08.1930September
09.1930Sep 14politics
1930 German federal election
German federal election which occurred on 14 September 1930
Sep 26war
October
10.1930November
11.1930Nov 05war
3rd Academy Awards
award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1929 and 1930
December
12.1930End of 1930 Record · 27 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1930, several key events occurred worldwide. Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup, and Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March, a pivotal moment in India's fight for independence. Meanwhile, Japan began its comfort woman system, a program of military sexual slavery lasting until World War II's end. During this year, 16 historical events took place, along with 29 notable births and the deaths of 7 prominent figures. These occurrences influenced the political and social atmosphere of the early 1930s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1930?
1930 included the first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay, Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March against British salt taxes in India, and the 2nd Academy Awards. The comfort woman system also began during this year, which was within the broader context of the 1930s and the Great Depression.
Who were some notable people born in 1930?
In 1930, 29 notable individuals were born who later made contributions in various fields. While specific names aren't provided, they became leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural figures influential in the mid-to-late 20th century.
What was the Salt March of 1930?
The Salt March of 1930 was a nonviolent protest led by Mahatma Gandhi against British salt taxes in colonial India. Gandhi and his followers marched about 240 miles to the Arabian Sea to make salt illegally, defying British law and encouraging widespread civil disobedience in India.
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