Danish director, screenwriter
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actor
American actress, singer
German mathematician
Canadian politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada
French painter
American singer-songwriter, guitarist
Founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty
Puerto Rican poet, politician, 1st Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Austrian/German politician, Chancellor of Germany
In 1562, Jean Ribault and his colonists arrived in Florida, marking the first attempt by the French to colonize North America. Ribault established a settlement on Parris Island in present-day South Carolina, but it was short-lived due to conflicts with the local Native Americans and a lack of supplies.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, becoming the first President of the United States of America. Washington is considered one of the country's founding fathers and played a critical role in shaping the early years of the nation.
Charles Dickens' historical novel "A Tale of Two Cities" was first published in literary periodical "All the Year Round" in 1859. The novel is set in London and Paris during the French Revolution and is widely regarded as one of Dickens' most popular and enduring works.
Germany and its World War I allies introduced daylight saving time (DST) on April 30, 1916, as a way to save energy and resources during the war. The United Kingdom and other European countries followed suit later that year. DST has been controversial ever since and continues to be a topic of debate around the world.
The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of North and South Vietnam under communist rule. South Vietnamese President Duong Van Minh surrendered unconditionally to the victorious North Vietnamese army.
In 1993, CERN, the European organization for nuclear research, announced that it would offer the software required to operate a web server with an open license, ensuring the dissemination of the World Wide Web (WWW). This decision helped to facilitate the explosive growth of the internet as we know it today.
In April 1993, tennis star Monica Seles was stabbed by an obsessed fan during a match in Hamburg, Germany. Although the injury was not life-threatening, Seles was traumatized by the incident and did not play in any tournaments for over two years.
In 2009, the Chrysler automobile company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking one of the largest corporate bankruptcies in American history. The company ultimately emerged from bankruptcy and was later acquired by Italian automaker Fiat.
In 311, Roman Emperor Galerius issued the Edict of Toleration, which officially ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. This was a significant moment in the history of Christianity and helped to pave the way for the religion's eventual dominance in Europe.