1994⚡ Event
Riverdance premiere
Riverdance was performed for the first time as the interval act for the Eurovision Song Contest on April 30, 1994.
artsentertainmentmusic
What Happened on April 30?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 30 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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.
religion
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.
lawwar
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.
politicsdisaster
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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Birthdays on April 30(5)
Deaths on April 30(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd was an American singer-songwriter and actress.
musicentertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Jock Zonfrillo
Jock Zonfrillo was a Scottish television presenter and chef.
entertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Paul Auster
Paul Auster was an American writer and film director.
literatureentertainment
April 30 in History
April 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 30
Examples currently recorded for April 30 include Riverdance premiere (1994), Faustina Kowalska canonized (2000), Abu Ghraib prison abuses revealed (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on April 30
People recorded as born on April 30 include Yui Hiwatashi, Anna Cramling, Teden Mengi. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 30: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 30?
- One event currently recorded for April 30 is: Riverdance premiere.
- Who was born on April 30?
- People recorded as born on April 30 include Yui Hiwatashi, Anna Cramling, Teden Mengi.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 30?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 30.
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