How Many Days Until April 30th

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April 30th: Day Overview and Fun Facts

• Day of the Year: April 30th is the 120th day of the year in common years and the 121st in leap years.
• Days Remaining: There are 245 days left in the year after April 30th.

Fun Facts About April 30th

• George Washington Becomes the First U.S. President: On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City, becoming the first President of the United States under the newly ratified Constitution.
• The Louisiana Purchase Finalized: On April 30, 1803, the United States finalized the Louisiana Purchase, acquiring territory from France and doubling the size of the country.
• Adolf Hitler’s Death: On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun died by suicide in a bunker in Berlin as Soviet forces advanced on the city during World War II.
• The Vietnam War Ends: On April 30, 1975, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War as North Vietnamese forces captured the South Vietnamese capital.
• The World’s First Platinum Record Awarded: On April 30, 1976, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) presented the first Platinum Record to the Eagles for their album Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975).
• World’s First Female Prime Minister Takes Office: On April 30, 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike was sworn in as Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), becoming the world’s first female head of government.
• The Watergate Tapes Released: On April 30, 1974, President Richard Nixon released edited transcripts of the Watergate tapes in an effort to deflect mounting pressure during the Watergate scandal.
• The Discovery of the Electron: On April 30, 1897, British physicist J.J. Thomson announced his discovery of the electron, a groundbreaking moment in the field of atomic physics.
• The Eurovision Song Contest Debuts: On April 30, 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland, bringing together artists from seven European nations in a celebration of music.

Notable Birthdays:

• Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777): German mathematician and physicist, often referred to as the "Prince of Mathematicians."
• Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (1909): Dutch queen who reigned from 1948 to 1980 and is remembered for her humanitarian work.
• Kirsten Dunst (1982): American actress known for roles in Spider-Man, The Virgin Suicides, and Melancholia.

Fun Observation

April 30th is a date packed with historical significance, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural milestones. From the swearing-in of America’s first president to the end of a war and advancements in science and the arts, this day represents humanity’s enduring legacy of achievement and transformation.

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