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What Happened on April 30, 1916

Historical Events

  • Germany ratifies bill bringing in Daylight Saving Time - first country in the world

Famous Birthdays

Claude Shannon (1916-2001)

American mathematician and information theorist (A Mathematical Theory of Communication), born in Petoskey, Michigan [1]

  • Robert Shaw, American chorale conductor (Robert Shaw Chorale), born in Red Bluff, California (d. 1999)

About April 30, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus