Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology

Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.

Compiled by Ulli Diemer

February 30
February 30 occurred in the Soviet Union in 1930-1931 after a new “revolutionary” calendar was introduced. The new calendar was based on five-day weeks and 30-day months; the remaining five or six days were to be “monthless” holidays. The innovation did not catch on. Prior to this, there had been a February 30 in 1712 in Sweden, when Sweden was switc
February 30
February 30 occurred in the Soviet Union in 1930-1931 after a new ‘revolutionary’ calendar was introduced. The new calendar was based on five-day weeks and 30-day months; the remaining five or six days were to be 'monthless' holidays. The innovation did not catch on. Prior to this, there had been a February 30 in 1712 in Sweden, when Sweden was switching between calendars.