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April 30
Events on This Day
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1789
224 years ago
On a balcony overlooking New York City's Wall Street, George Washington is inaugurated as the first president of the United States.
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1897
116 years ago
Scientist J.J. Thomson announces his discovery of the electron.
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1952
61 years ago
Anne Frank's diary is published in English, recounting the time she spent in hiding from Nazi forces during the Holocaust.
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1997
16 years ago
Ellen DeGeneres' character on her sitcom Ellen comes out as a lesbian.
April 30
Born on This Day
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Kirsten Dunst
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- Vampires
- Where Are They Now
- Child Stars
Kirsten Dunst
Film Actress / 1982 -
Once a child star, actress Kirsten Dunst has garnered over 40 film and television credits and continues to command hefty sums for acting appearances.
Born: April 30, 1982
Age: 31 years old
Birthplace: Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States
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Al Lewis
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- Creepy Actors
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actors
Al Lewis
Film Actor, Television Actor, Entrepreneur / 1923 - 2006
Al Lewis was an entertainer who was best known for his role as Grandpa, the elderly vampire in a family of monsters, in the 1964 sitcom The Munsters.
1923 | 82 years old
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Willie Nelson
- In these groups:
- Country Music Outlaws
- Country Legends
- USO Entertainers
Willie Nelson
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 -
Willie Nelson is a country singer and songwriter best known for hit songs including “Crazy” and “On the Road Again.”
1933 | 80 years old
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April 30
Died on This Day
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Muddy Waters
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Elementals
Muddy Waters
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1915 - 1983
American singer and guitarist Muddy Waters may have been born in Mississippi, but he defined Chicago blues with songs like "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man."
Died: April 30, 1983
Age: 68 years old
Place: Westmont, Illinois , United States
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Edouard Manet
- In these groups:
- Impressionists Painters
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Aquarians
Edouard Manet
Painter / 1832 - 1883
Edouard Manet was a French painter who depicted everyday scenes of people and city life. He was a leading artist in the transition from realism to impressionism.
1883 | 51 years old
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Bessie Coleman
- In these groups:
- Daring Female Adventurers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Bessie Coleman
Pilot / 1893 - 1926
In 1922, aviator Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman to stage a public flight in America. Her high-flying skills always wowed her audience.
1926 | 33 years old
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Adolf Hitler
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- Political Criminals
- Failed Assassinations
- Famous Dropouts
Adolf Hitler
Military Leader, Dictator / 1889 - 1945
Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. He initiated World War II and oversaw fascist policies that resulted in millions of deaths.
Died: April 30, 1945
Age: 56 years old
Place: Berlin , Germany
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Eva Braun
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Models
- Famous People Born in 1912
Eva Braun
Model / 1912 - 1945
Eva Braun was the mistress and later the wife of Adolf Hitler. Braun and Hitler killed themselves on April 30, 1945, the day after their wedding—an decided alternative to falling into the hands of enemy troops.
1945 | 33 years old
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Annie Edson Taylor
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Named Annie
- Famous People Born in 1838
Annie Edson Taylor
1838 - 1921
Annie Edson Taylor was a teacher and daredevil who was the first person to ride down Niagara Falls in a barrel.
1921 | 82 years old
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Sterling Brown
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Taureans
Sterling Brown
Educator, Literary Critic, Editor, Poet / 1901 - 1989
African-American poet Sterling Brown is best known for writing poetry distinctly rooted in folklore and authentic black dialect. His works, including Southern Road (1932), have been widely praised for their authenticity and phonetic spelling.
May 1, 1901
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Kyle Busch
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous Racecar Drivers
- Famous People Born in 1985
Kyle Busch
Race Car Driver / 1985 -
In less than two years Kyle Busch has already become the youngest race winner in NASCAR's six-decade history of Cup racing, shortly after turning 20 years old.
May 2, 1985
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John Lewis
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Pianists
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
John Lewis
Songwriter, Pianist / 1920 - 2001
American jazz pianist and composer John Lewis was a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet, one of the longest-lived and best-received groups in jazz history.
May 3, 1920
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Hosni Mubarak
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Born in 1928
- Famous Egyptians
Hosni Mubarak
World Leader / 1928 -
Hosni Mubarak became president of Egypt in 1981—following Anwar el-Sadat's assassination—and served in that position until 2011, when popular unrest forced him to resign.May 4, 1928
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Tony Pérez
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Baseball Players
Tony Pérez
Baseball Player / 1942 -
Tony Pérez was a professional baseball player in the 1960s and 1970s who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.May 14, 1942
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Hosni Mubarak
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Hosni Mubarak
World Leader / 1928 -
Hosni Mubarak became president of Egypt in 1981—following Anwar el-Sadat's assassination—and served in that position until 2011, when popular unrest forced him to resign.May 4, 1928
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