Today in History, April 30: What happened on this day?

This day in history: Rohit Sharma

What happened today in history (April 30): the Jewish community in Radolfzell, Germany was destroyed, Christopher Columbus was given a royal commission by the Spanish monarchs, Spain declared Expulsion of Jews and more.

This day in history: Rohit Sharma's birthday

This day in history: Rohit Sharma’s birthday

Today in History, April 30: The best day of the week has arrived. Today is Sunday and to make it more special, we are here to celebrate the historical significance of this day by telling you about some interesting events that happened today. So without further ado, let’s get started.

Today was the day the Treaty of Westminster was signed between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, the American Professional Football Association was reorganized in Akron, Ohio, and Barbara Mandrell and George Jones won Academy Awards 16th Country Music. Continue reading the article to know more.

Historical events on this day

  • In 1349, the Jewish community in Radolfzell, Germany was destroyed.
  • In 1492, Christopher Columbus was given a royal commission by the Spanish king.
  • In 1492, Spain announced the expulsion of the Jews.
  • In 1506, a commercial agreement was signed between Philip of Burgundy and England.
  • In 1527, the Treaty of Westminster was signed between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France.
  • In 1763, member of Parliament and journalist John Wilkes was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
  • In 1772, John Clais patented the first weighing scale.
  • In 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America
  • In 1789, the United States Department of the Navy was established.

Sports event today

  • In 1772, the game of billiards was mentioned in the New England Courant.
  • In 1921, the American Professional Football Association was reorganized in Akron, Ohio.
  • In 1958, baseball player Ted Williams became the 10th major league player to hit 1,000 extra-base hits.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

  • In 1981, Barbara Mandrell and George Jones won the 16th Academy of Country Music Awards.
  • In 1992, the final episode of ‘The Cosby Show’ aired on NBC-TV.
  • In 2004, the movie ‘Mean Girls’ starring Lindsay Lohan was released.

Notable deaths on this day

S. NO

Year of death

Personality

first

[1945[1945

Adolf Hitler was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party who rose to power in Germany in the 1930s and instituted dictatorial policies aimed at exterminating the Jewish people.

2

1970

Inger Stevens is a Swedish-American actress best remembered for films such as ‘A Guide for the Married Man’ and ‘Man on Fire’.

3

1974

Agnes Moorehead is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She is best remembered for her role in the movie ‘The Magnificent Ambersons’.

4

1989

Sergio Leone is an Italian director, producer and screenwriter best known for films such as ‘A Fistful of Dollars and ‘For a Few Dollars More

5

2020

Rishi Kapoor is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema. He made his debut as a child actor in the movie ‘Mera Naam Joker’.

Famous birthdays on this day

S. NO

Year of Birth

Personality

first

1916

Claude Shannon was an American mathematician and electrical engineer who is considered by many to be the father of modern digital circuit design theory and the founder of information theory.

2

1982

Kirsten Dunst is an American actress active in the entertainment industry since the late 1980s. She is best known for her role as ‘Mary Jane Watson’ in the Spider-Man trilogy.

3

1988

Ana de Armas is a Cuban-Spanish actress who gained international recognition for her performances in films such as ‘Una Rosa de Francia’ and ‘Mentiras y Gordas’.

4

1988

Rohit Sharma is an Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the best opening batsmen in the world. He is the only cricketer to hold the world record for highest individual score in ODIs.

5

1998

Olivia DeJonge is an Australian actress best known for her roles in the horror films ‘The Visit’ and ‘Better Watch Out’.

Conclusion

These are the major events that happened on April 30. We come up with such articles every day. Keep reading them for updates.

Also read: Today in History (April 28)

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Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (April 30)?

The Jewish community in Radolfzell, Germany was destroyed, Christopher Columbus was given a royal commission by the Spanish king, Spain declared expulsion of the Jews, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (April 30)?

Claude Shannon, Kirsten Dunst, Rohit Sharma and many other famous personalities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

The game of billiards was mentioned in the New England Courant, the American Professional Football Association was reorganized in Akron, Ohio, etc.

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