1994⚡ Event
Riverdance premiere
Riverdance was performed for the first time as the interval act for the Eurovision Song Contest on April 30, 1994.
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What Happened on April 30?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 30 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 30(5)
2000⚡ Event
Faustina Kowalska canonized
Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun whose apparitions of Jesus inspired the Divine Mercy devotion, was canonized by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000.
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2004⚡ Event
Abu Ghraib prison abuses revealed
The New Yorker published an article detailing accounts of torture and abuse by American military personnel of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison on April 30, 2004.
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2009⚡ Event
Attack on Dutch royal family
A Dutch man drove his car at high speed into a parade in an attempt to kill the Dutch royal family on April 30, 2009.
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2021⚡ Event
Meron crowd crush
A crowd crush killed 45 people during the annual pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Israel on April 30, 2021.
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Famous Birthdays on April 30(5)
Notable Deaths on April 30(5)
April 30 in History
April 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1994 to the present day.
Major Events on April 30
Among the most notable events on April 30: Riverdance premiere (1994), Faustina Kowalska canonized (2000), Abu Ghraib prison abuses revealed (2004). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 30
Notable figures born on April 30 include Yui Hiwatashi, Anna Cramling, Teden Mengi. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 30
Remembered figures who died on April 30 include Anthony Payne, Naomi Judd, Mino Raiola. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 30?
- April 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 30?
- One of the most notable events on April 30 is: Riverdance premiere.
- Who was born on April 30?
- Famous figures born on April 30 include Yui Hiwatashi, Anna Cramling, Teden Mengi.
- How many historical events happened on April 30?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 30, spanning centuries of world history.
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