April 30
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Armed Forces Day(Georgia)
Armed Forces Day in Georgia honors the country's military personnel and their service nationwide.
Camarón Day(French Foreign Legion)
Camarón Day commemorates the Battle of Camarón and honors the bravery of the French Foreign Legionnaires.
Children's Day(Mexico)
Children's Day in Mexico celebrates children's rights, joy, and well-being with festive activities.
Christianfeast day:
Adjutor, Aimo, Amator, Peter and Louis, Donatus of Evorea, Eutropius of Saintes, Marie Guyart(Anglican Church of Canada), Marie of the Incarnation (Ursuline), Maximus of Rome, BlessedMiles Gerard, Pomponius of Naples, Pope Pius V, Quirinus of Neuss, Sarah Josepha Hale(Episcopal Church), Suitbert the Younger, April 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A collection of Christian feast days honoring various saints and church figures observed on April 30th.
Consumer Protection Day(Thailand)
Thailand's Consumer Protection Day promotes awareness of consumer rights and fair marketplace practices.
Honesty Day(United States)
Honesty Day encourages people to value truthfulness and transparency in personal and public life.
International Jazz Day(UNESCO)
International Jazz Day celebrates jazz as a symbol of peace and cultural dialogue around the world.
Martyrs' Day(Pakistan)
Martyrs' Day in Pakistan honors those who sacrificed their lives for the nation's freedom and sovereignty.
May Eve, the eve of the first day of summer in the Northern hemisphere(seeMay 1):
Beltanebegins at sunset in the Northern hemisphere,Samhainbegins at sunset in the Southern hemisphere. (Neo-DruidicWheel of the Year), Walpurgis Night(Central and Northern Europe)
May Eve, known as Beltane, Samhain, or Walpurgis Night, marks the seasonal cross-quarter celebrations around April 30th.
Events
The Diocletianic Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire ends.
In 311, the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire officially ends with the emperor’s edict, bringing relief after years of violent suppression.
Enguerrand de Marigny is hanged at the instigation of Charles, Count of Valois.
In 1315, French royal official Enguerrand de Marigny is executed on the orders of Charles, Count of Valois, amid fierce court rivalries.
Spain gives Christopher Columbus his commission of exploration. He is named admiral of the ocean sea, viceroy and governor of any territory he discovers.
In 1492, the Spanish Crown commissions Christopher Columbus as Admiral of the Ocean Sea and grants him viceroyalty over any lands he may discover.
Edmund de la Pole, Yorkist pretender to the English throne, is executed on the orders of Henry VIII.
In 1513, Yorkist claimant Edmund de la Pole is executed by order of King Henry VIII, eliminating a rival to the Tudor dynasty.
Juan de Oñate begins the conquest of Santa Fe de Nuevo México.
In 1598, Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate embarks on an expedition to claim and conquer Santa Fe de Nuevo México for the Spanish Crown.
Henry IV of France issues the Edict of Nantes, allowing freedom of religion to the Huguenots.
In 1598, King Henry IV of France issues the Edict of Nantes, granting religious tolerance to Protestants after decades of religious wars.
Eighty Years' War: Dutch Republic forces recapture a strategically important fort from Spain after a nine-month siege.
In 1636, during the Eighty Years' War, Dutch forces recapture a vital fort from Spanish control after besieging it for nine months.
On the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City, George Washington takes the oath of office to become the first President of the United States.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington is sworn in as the first President of the United States on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City.
Louisiana Purchase: The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, more than doubling the size of the young nation.
In 1803, the United States completes the Louisiana Purchase, acquiring vast territory from France and doubling its size for $15 million.
Births
Casimir III, known as Casimir the Great, was King of Poland celebrated for his legal reforms and fortifications.
Gaston III
Medieval nobleman who ruled the counties of Foix and Béarn and authored a renowned hunting treatise.
Anne of Gloucester
English noblewoman known for her royal lineage as the granddaughter of King Edward III.
William III
German nobleman of the House of Wettin who governed Thuringia as Landgrave.
Francesco Primaticcio
Italian Mannerist painter and architect who shaped the French Renaissance at Fontainebleau.
Queen consort of France as the devoted wife of King Henry III.
François de Laval
The first Bishop of Quebec who established the Catholic Church in Canada and was later canonized.
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
French priest who founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and pioneered modern education.
Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland who shared the throne with her husband William III after the Glorious Revolution.
Deaths
Lucan
Lucan was a Roman poet renowned for his epic poem Pharsalia, which depicts the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey.
An
Emperor An of Han was the sixth emperor of the Eastern Han dynasty whose reign was marked by court intrigues and eunuch influence.
Amalasuntha
Amalasuntha was the Ostrogothic queen and regent of Italy who promoted Roman culture and sought to unite Gothic and Roman subjects.
Hildegard of the Vinzgau
Hildegard of the Vinzgau was the queen consort of Charlemagne and mother of future emperor Louis the Pious.
Eckard I
Eckard I was a German nobleman and Margrave of Meissen who played a key role in the politics of the Ottonian Empire.
Mahmud of Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni was the first Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire, famed for his military campaigns into the Indian subcontinent.
Ren Zong
Emperor Renzong of Song was the fourth emperor of the Song dynasty, remembered for his effective governance and cultural patronage.
Adjutor
Saint Adjutor was a French knight turned hermit who became venerated as a Christian saint and patron of boatmen.
Roger de Flor
Roger de Flor was an Italian mercenary leader who commanded the Catalan Company in the early 14th century.