Decade retrospective

The 1930s

The 1930s was the decade that began on January 1, 1930 and ended on December 31, 1939. In the United States, the Dust Bowl led to the nickname the "Dirty Thirties".

Years covered

10

Featured people

12

Starts

Jan 1, 1930

Ends

Dec 31, 1939

Year by year

Each year in the 1930s

People of the decade

Born in the 1930s

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