APRIL30 This Day in History

Adolf Hitler commits suicide, 1945
American Revolution
Samuel Adams writes of hope for more battles, 1776
Automotive
Original Land Rover debuts at auto show, 1948
Civil War
Battle of Jenkin's Ferry, Arkansas, 1864
Cold War
Organization of American States established, 1948
Crime
The first federal prison for women opens, 1927
Disaster
Orange-sized hail reported in India, 1888
General Interest
The first presidential inauguration, 1789
Louisiana Purchase concluded, 1803
New York World's Fair opens, 1939
Hollywood
“Coming out” episode of Ellen, 1997
Literary
Annie Dillard is born, 1945
Music
Willie Nelson is born, 1933
Old West
Arizona Ranger Burton Mossman is born, 1867
Presidential
George Washington gives first presidential inaugural address, 1789
Sports
Tennis star Monica Seles stabbed, 1993
Vietnam War
South Vietnam surrenders, 1975
World War I
Battle of the Boot, 1917