Vol. 1930s · No. 1930 · PRICE 25¢
The 1930 Times
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February 18, 1930 | Astronomy
Dawning Depressions, Stargazing Dreams, and Global Firsts
As the economic shadows of the Great Depression deepened, the world sought hope through momentous milestones and cultural revolutions. From the edge of the solar system to the inaugural World Cup, 1930 reshaped science, art, and geopolitics.
Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March
Mahatma Gandhi leads thousands on a 240-mile march to the sea to harvest salt, launching a powerful wave of nonviolent civil disobedience against British rule.
The Inaugural FIFA World Cup
Host nation Uruguay defeats rival Argentina 4–2 in Montevideo to win the victory trophy of the very first FIFA World Cup.
Also this year
Grant Wood Paints American Gothic
1930 | Art, USA
Painter Grant Wood depicts a stern Midwestern farmer and his daughter, creating one of the most famous and enduring images in American art history.
Opening of the Chrysler Building
May 27, 1930 | Architecture, NYC
Shining with Art Deco terraced arches, this New York City skyscraper opens as the tallest structure on Earth at 1,046 feet.
Amy Johnson's Solo Flight to Australia
May 1930 | Aviation, UK
British aviator Amy Johnson becomes the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, completing an extraordinary 11,000-mile flight.
Debut of Betty Boop
August 9, 1930 | Animation, USA
Fleischer Studios introduces the cartoon character Betty Boop in the animated short 'Dizzy Dishes', making her an instant Jazz Age pop culture icon.
Adoption of the Hays Code
March 31, 1930 | Film, USA
Hollywood studios adopt strict moral self-censorship guidelines that dictate the acceptable content of American feature films for decades.