What happened on Monday January 06, 1930?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1930:

• First diesel engine automobile cross-country trip On January 6, 1930, Clessie Cummins, founder of Cummins Engine Company, completed the first long-distance journey in a diesel-powered automobile. Driving a Packard equipped with one of his diesel engines, he traveled from Indianapolis to New York City, covering approximately 792 miles. The trip demonstrated the viability of diesel engines for passenger vehicles, consuming about 30 gallons of diesel fuel at a cost of less than $1.38. source: automotivehistory.org
• Clessie Cummins' diesel engine demonstration On January 6, 1930, Clessie Cummins showcased the potential of diesel engines by driving a diesel-powered Packard from Indianapolis to New York City. This 792-mile journey, consuming approximately 30 gallons of diesel fuel at a cost of less than $1.38, was intended to prove the feasibility of diesel engines in passenger vehicles. source: automotivehistory.org
• Premiere of 'Waterloo Bridge' on Broadway 'Waterloo Bridge,' a play by Robert E. Sherwood, premiered on Broadway at the Fulton Theatre on January 6, 1930. The production ran for 64 performances before concluding on March 1, 1930. source: ibdb.com

Events in 1930

January 06, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 06, 1930 was a Monday and it was the 6th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1930 can also be written as 1/6/1930 in the US and as 6/1/1930 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1930 in January 1930 calendar

Famous people born on January 06, 1930:

• Vic Tayback

  Vic Tayback was an American actor best known for his role as Mel Sharples, the gruff but lovable diner owner, in the film 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and its long-running television spin-off, 'Alice'. [bio]

Famous people born in 1930

Famous people born on January 6th

Famous people died on January 06, 1930:

• Eduard Study

Famous people who died in 1930

Famous people who died on January 6th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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January 06, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1930 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1930 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 1930 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 06, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:06 am and setting at 11:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1930.

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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1930

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Someone born on January 06, 1930 is:

96 years 4 months old,

or 1156 months and 18 days old,

or 5028 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35202 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1930?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 6th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 06, 1930.

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