1935 Pop Standards and Artists Shirley Temple On The Good Ship Lollipop The first song by the child star for her 1934 film BRIGHT EYES, This song would go on to become Miss Temple’s trademark. Miss temple would go on to be featured and star in many films, but eventually, leave show-business and pursue a… Read More
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1930 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1930: World Changing Event: The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Influential Songs include: Happy Days are Here Again by Benny Menoff and his Orchestra. Also Puttin’ on the Ritz. The Movies to Watch include Whoopee!, Animal Crackers, All Quiet… Read More
1930 Oscars II 3rd Academy Awards Winners Announced: 3rd Oscars ceremony was held on November 5, 1930 (The second was held on April 3, also 1930) Held at: Fiesta Room (Ambassador Hotel) Host: Conrad Nagel Eligibility Year: August 1, 1929, and July 31, 1930 The Love Parade earned 6 nominations, but didn’t win any… Read More
1930 Pop Standards and Artists Al Jolson Let Me Sing and I’m Happy This song is another written by Irving Berlin, as the new decade starts Berlin would have his hand in shaping American music and especially American popular songs. Let Me Sing and I’m Happy is sort of an ode for anyone who loves… Read More
What happened in 1930? Fun Facts Quiz! 30 Trivia Questions for 1930 History 1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1930? Stein Song (University of Maine) by Rudy Vallee 2. What was the average household income in 1930? $4,887.01 3. Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1930? Gallant Fox 4.… Read More
1930 Oscars 2nd Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 30, 1930 Held at: Cocoanut Grove, Ambassador Hotel Host: William C. deMille Eligibility Year: August 1, 1928 – July 31, 1929 The Patriot and In Old Arizona each earned 5 nominations This is the only year to date in which no movie won more than one Oscar.… Read More
