First World Cup Goal
Scores the first goal in World Cup history during France's victory over Mexico.
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1930 in France
Explore 9 historical events and records for France in 1930.
Historical records for France in 1930
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1st Transatlantic Flight
Completes the first nonstop flight from Paris to New York in 37 hours & 18 minutes
Other events (month unknown)
Coronagraph
Develops the coronagraph to block direct sunlight inside a telescope.
Daylight Solar Corona Observation
Makes routine daylight observation of the solar corona possible.
International Gold Accumulation
The Bank of France continues converting foreign exchange into gold, increasing its share of world monetary gold during the final years of the interwar standard.
Minister of Air
Appointed Minister of Air
Minister of Labour
Appointed Minister of Labour
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 1st term
Under the Roofs of Paris
Directs Under the Roofs of Paris.
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