1930 Scientific Discoveries Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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06 Jan 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
23 Jan Pluto photographed for the first time: On January 23, 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh took the first photographs of Pluto at Lowell Observatory in Arizona. These images, along with those from January 29, revealed Pluto's movement against the background stars, leading to its discovery. source: esa.int
01 May Pluto named: A celestial milestone: On May 1, 1930, the name 'Pluto' was officially adopted for the newly discovered celestial body. The name was suggested by 11-year-old Venetia Burney and was chosen unanimously by the Lowell Observatory staff. source: en.wikipedia.org
10 Dec Karl Landsteiner awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Karl Landsteiner was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on December 10, 1930, for his discovery of blood groups, which had a profound impact on transfusion medicine. source: britannica.com

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