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What happened on Saturday April 12, 1930?

About April 12th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Wilfred Rhodes, the English cricketer, concluded his Test career on April 12, 1930, at the age of 52 years and 165 days, making him the oldest Test cricketer at that time. He had a remarkable career spanning 31 years, debuting in 1899 and playing 58 Test matches, scoring 2,325 runs and taking 127 wickets.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1930 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone

More about April 12th, 1930? See below for more news and curiosities on April 12th, 1930.

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April 12, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1930:

  • Wilfred Rhodes concludes Test cricket career Wilfred Rhodes, the English cricketer, concluded his Test career on April 12, 1930, at the age of 52 years and 165 days, making him the oldest Test cricketer at that time. He had a remarkable career spanning 31 years, debuting in 1899 and playing 58 Test matches, scoring 2,325 runs and taking 127 wickets. source: guinnessworldrecords.com
  • Cambridge wins historic boat race On April 12, 1930, Cambridge University won the annual Boat Race against Oxford, a historic event in British rowing. This victory added to Cambridge's legacy in this prestigious competition, which dates back to 1829. source: bbc.com
  • West Indies vs England Test cricket match ends in draw The fourth Test match between West Indies and England took place from April 3 to April 12, 1930, at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. The match was drawn, with England scoring 849 and 272/9, and West Indies scoring 286 and 408/5. source: wisden.com
  • Birth of John Landy John Landy, a prominent Australian athlete and later politician, was born on April 12, 1930. He would go on to become a notable figure in sports and public service, particularly known for his athletic achievements.
  • Uwe Kitzinger Becomes Templeton College President Uwe Kitzinger assumed the presidency of Templeton College at the University of Oxford, marking a significant leadership transition in academic administration.

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April 12, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 12, 1930?


April 12, 1930 was a Saturday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1930 can also be written as 4/12/1930 in the US and as 12/4/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 12, 1930?


Famous people born on April 12, 1930:

  • John Landy
    John Landy

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  • Bryan Magee
    Bryan Magee

    Prominent English philosopher, writer, and politician known for his contributions to philosophical discourse and public intellectual life.

  • Francesco Saverio Borrelli
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April 12, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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April 12, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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April 12, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1930 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:06 pm and setting at 05:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1930.

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How old is someone born on April 12, 1930?


Someone born on April 12, 1930 is:

96 years 1 month old,

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or 35107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1930?

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