Clyde Tombaugh Discovers Pluto While Studying Photographs, February 18, 1930

Great Depression: In a State of the Union message, U.S. President Herbert Hoover proposes a $150 million public works program to help generate jobs and stimulate the economy. Date: December 2, 1930 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 2 📅 Events on this day in 1930 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly in a fixed-wing aircraft and also the first cow to be milked in an aircraft. Date: February 18, 1930 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1930 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1930First…

The Việt Nam Quốc Dân Đảng launches the failed Yên Bái mutiny in hope of overthrowing French protectorate over Vietnam. Date: February 10, 1930 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 10 📅 Events on this day in 1930 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1930Communist Party of Vietnam Founded…

"Pluto" is officially proposed for the name of the newly discovered dwarf planet by Vesto Slipher in the Lowell Observatory Observation Circular. The name quickly catches on. Date: May 1, 1930 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 1 📅 Events on this day in 1930 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

After the mysterious death of Empress Zewditu, Haile Selassie is proclaimed emperor of Ethiopia. Date: April 2, 1930 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 2 📅 Events on this day in 1930 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1930Bobby Jones Wins Pre-Masters Grand Slam of Golf, September 27, 1930Haile…