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Here are some historical events that happened in the 1930s:

The Great Depression
This economic downturn was caused by many factors, including the stock market crash of 1929, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, government policies, and bank failures.

Pluto discovered
In 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto while comparing photos of the night sky taken on different nights.

Dust storms and droughts
The Dust Bowl was caused by droughts that killed wheat crops, exposing the soil to wind erosion and dust storms.

Local Wichita Falls headlines include:

1937
  • Scott Avenue Overpass built.
  • Parking meters introduced.
1938
  • KWFT radio begins broadcasting.
  • Wichita Falls Day Nursery built.
  • Kamay oil discovered near Wichita Falls.