12/19/2016 What Happened in 1930 including Pop Culture, Significant Events, Key Technology and Inventions Search What Happened in 1930 Important News and Events, Key Technology and Popular Culture 1930 Major News Stories including rst year of the great depression, Prohibition Enforcement is Strengthened, Graf Zeppelin Airship Completes Flight From Germany to Brazil, Mahatma Gandhi begins 200 mile march to the salt beds of Jalalpur to protest British Rule, 1350 banks in the US fail, Smoot- Hawley Tari bill signed raising duties on imports, Public Works programs begin, ... 1930 was the rst year of the great depression , television was just starting to gain momentum but the high unemployment of 8.9% caused problems in every area of life . This was felt worldwide and many countries could see political change starting for example Germany where Adolf Hitler's National Socialists become the second largest party. Jump To World Leaders -- Calendar -- Technology -- Popular Culture -- News and Events -- Born This Year -- Cost Of Living Cost of Living 1930 How Much things cost The Yearly Ination Percentage USA ? UK - 2.8% Average Cost of new house $7,145.00 Average wages per year $1,970.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents Average Cost for house rent $15.00 per month A loaf of Bread 9 cents A LB of Hamburger Meat 13 cents Magic Chef Gas Cooker $195.00 Pontiac Big Six Car $745.00 Prices for UK guides in Pounds Sterling Average House Price 590 http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1930.html 1/11 12/19/2016 What Happened in 1930 including Pop Culture, Significant Events, Key Technology and Inventions United States -- Smoot-Hawley Tari bill President Herbert Hoover signs the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tari bill on June 17th which raised duties on imports More Information and Timeline for the Smoot-Hawley Tari 1. The world economy begins to enter the Great Depression in late 1929 when the stock market crashes. 2. Politicians panic and start to turn to protectionism in order to try to prevent further loss of American jobs and commerce from competition abroad. 3. US Senator Reed Smoot begins calling for an increase in taris in 1929. 4. The Tari Act of 1930 is passed by the United States Congress and it proposes an increase of taris on foreign imports. 5. 1,028 Economists try to convince President Hoover to veto the tari bill, saying it will only cause more damage to the economy. 6. Despite personally disagreeing with the increase in taris, Hoover signs the bill due to party pressure and pressure from some business leaders. 7. Foreign countries retaliate with their own increased taris and trade alliances shift as an impact of the bill. 8. Both Reed Smoot and Willis Hawley lose their bids for re-election in 1932, partially due to the failure of the taris. 9. The taris were lowered under President Franklin Roosevelt's rst term with the Reciprocal Trade Agreement Act of 1934. 10. The Smoot-Hawley Tari Act raised US taris on foreign imports to one of their highest ever levels in the country's history. While the taris did not cause the Great Depression, many people thought that they contributed a lot to the failing economy. Many historians agree that while they were not helpful in repairing the economy during that time period, they did not have as large an impact as was rst believed. India -- 200 mile march to the salt beds of Jalalpur Mahatma Gandhi and his followers begin a 200 mile march to the salt beds of Jalalpur. More Information and Timeline for the Salt March 1. The Salt March was Mohandas Gandhi's non-violent protest that took place from March to April of 1930, they marched from Sabermati to Dandi. 2. This was the rst of his acts of civil disobedience against British rule in India. http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1930.html 2/11 12/19/2016 What Happened in 1930 including Pop Culture, Significant Events, Key Technology and Inventions 3. There was a British monopoly on salt and India was not allowed to produce or sell salt independently. 4. The march started on March 12th, 1930, on foot with a few dozen followers. 5. Hundreds of others joined in as they stopped in each town along the way. 6. They nished their journey on April 5th after traveling 240 miles. 7. On April 6th, Gandhi and others picked up salt on the shore of the Arabian Sea to "produce salt" and technically broke the law. 8. No one was arrested in this rst act of civil disobedience. 9. Gandhi continued his protests and civil disobedience against the salt tax for two months afterwards. 10. He was arrested in May of 1930 after announcing plans to march on the Dharasana Salt Works. 11. News of Gandhi's arrest motivated thousands more to join in protest and the planned march took place on May 21st. 12. Up to 2,500 of the peaceful protesters were attacked by police. 13. By the end of 1930, over 50,000 people had been jailed. 14. In January of 1931, Gandhi was released from prison and a truce was declared between himself and the Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin. United States -- Great Depression The United States and the world suer from the Great Depression. More Information and Timeline for the Great Depression 1. The Wall Street crash happens in late 1929 and by 1930, 1,350 banks fail in the US. 2. Unemployment in the United Kingdom hits one million, while it reaches 8.7 http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1930.html 3/11 12/19/2016 What Happened in 1930 including Pop Culture, Significant Events, Key Technology and Inventions percent in the United States (over 3.2 million people, nearly double what it was in previous years). 3. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to 4 percent, down from 6 percent. 4. Consumers and businesses panic and pull their money out of banks after the stock market crash. 5. The Worldwide economic decline reaches its worst point in 1933. Ethiopia -- Haile Selassie Haile Selassie I becomes the Emperor of Ethiopia. More Information for Haile Selassie. Tafari Makonnen, also known as Haile Selassie I, became the Emperor of Ethiopia during November of 1930. He was known for his eorts to bring Ethiopia into the international community by joining the League of Nations and, later, the United Nations. Selassie remained in power until 1974, despite having been exiled between 1936 and 1941. Selassie, while praised for his attempts to modernize the country was also criticized for maintaining poor political and civil rights standards. France -- R101 crashes in Beauvais Britain's Largest Airship the R101 crashes in Beauvais, France, killing all on board. More Information and Timeline for R-101 Airship Crash 1. The R-101 airship was built in October of 1929 by the British government along with another airship, the R-100. 2. The airships were built with the purpose of long distance travel for civil purposes within the British Empire, such as passenger travel and transporting mail. At the time it was the largest airship ever built. 3. The R-101 crashed on October 5th of 1930 over France while on its very rst overseas trip. 4. It was carrying 54 people and of these only 6 survived the crash. 5. The tragedy was one of the biggest of its kind and led to the eventual abandonment of the British on airship development. Uruguay -- Wins World Cup http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1930.html 4/11 12/19/2016 What Happened in 1930 including Pop Culture, Significant Events, Key Technology and Inventions Uruguay wins the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay defeating Argentina. More Information for the rst World Cup. The very rst FIFA World Cup takes place during July of 1930 in Montevideo, Uruguay. The World Cup was envisioned as an international tournament for soccer after it was announced that the sport would be dropped from the upcoming 1932 Olympic Games. The very rst games in the World Cup were played between France against Mexico and the United States against Belgium. The entire tournament was won by the host Uruguay after they defeated Argentina. Unfortunately, several of the top European teams, including England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Holland, missed the inaugural cup due to the Great Depression and the high cost of travel. United States -- Betty Boop The cartoon character of Betty Boop makes her debut in "Dizzy Dishes." More Information for Betty Boop. The character of Betty Boop makes her debut during August of 1930 in "Dizzy Dishes" a part of Max Fleischer's "Talkartoon" animated series. The character was originally designed by Grim Natwick who would go on to become a lead animator in the production of other successful characters like Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat, and Popeye. Betty Boop was believed to be modeled after several actresses that embodied the popular "Flapper" style of the 1920s, such as Helen Kane and Clara Bow. She was voiced by several notable actresses including Margie Hines, Ann Rothschild, and Mae Questel. The character soon grew in popularity throughout the 1930's and has remained a beloved cultural staple. http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1930.html 5/11 12/19/2016 What Happened in 1930 including Pop Culture, Significant Events, Key Technology and Inventions 1930 Year In History Coffee Mug $11.75 VIEW PRODUCT Argentina -- Military Coup Military Coup In Argentina More Information and Timeline for Argentina Coup The Argentinean government is overthrown by a coup d'état on the 6th of September in 1930. Hipólito Yrigoyen was the president of the country but he was quickly forced out of power by General J�se Félix Uriburu as General Uriburu led his loyal troops to the capital and were met with very little opposition to the coup.