1935 Popular Music, Songs and ArtistsShirley Temple On The Good Ship LollipopThe 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 successful… Read More
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1930 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1930World-Changing Event: Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, invented the chocolate chip cookie.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 on the Western Front, Feet… Read More
1930 Oscars II 3rd Academy AwardsThe 3rd Academy Awards were held on November 5, 1930.The venue for the ceremony was the Fiesta Room at the Ambassador Hotel.Conrad Nagel, a popular actor of the time, served as the host.Films released between August 1, 1929, and July 31, 1930, were eligible for awards.Noteworthy Moments:All Quiet on the… Read More
First FIFA World CupThe first FIFA World Cup, held in 1930 (July 13, 1930 – July 30, 1930) marked the beginning of the most prestigious and widely-followed international football tournament. Hosted by Uruguay, the inaugural competition saw 13 teams, including seven from South America, four from Europe, and two from North America, vying for the… Read More
1930 Popular Music, Songs and ArtistsAl Jolson Let Me Sing and I’m Happy This song is another written by Irving Berlin. As the new decade started, Berlin had his hand in shaping American music, especially American popular songs. Let Me Sing and I’m Happy is sort of an ode to anyone who loves to sing.… Read More
What Happened In 1930?30 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1930 History(answers)1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1930?2. What was the average household income in 1930?3. Who won the US Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1930?4. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1930?5. In 1930, what was the average life expectancy… Read More
The Dust BowlThe Dust Bowl was a severe environmental disaster that took place in the American Midwest during the Great Depression. A prolonged drought, poor agricultural practices, and economic hardship led to widespread dust storms, soil erosion, and devastation for farmers and communities.The Dust Bowl primarily affected the Great Plains region, including parts of Texas,… Read More
1930 Oscars 2nd Academy AwardsThe 2nd Academy Awards took place on April 30, 1930.The ceremony was hosted at the Cocoanut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel.William C. DeMille, older brother of the famous Cecil B. DeMille, was the host.The eligibility year for the awards was from August 1, 1928, to July 31, 1929.Noteworthy Moments:The Broadway Melody… Read More