April 30: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2023: The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan intensified, leading to widespread international concern and urgent evacuation efforts for foreign nationals from the war-torn region.
• 2018: On April 30, 2018, twin suicide bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan killed at least 25 people, including prominent journalists Shah Marai from Agence France-Presse and three Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reporters. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack, which targeted journalists covering the initial bombing scene.
• 2015: In a significant humanitarian operation, the Nigerian Army rescued 160 children and women from a Boko Haram camp located in the dense Sambisa Forest, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat terrorist activities in West Africa.
• 2013: A devastating day in the Syrian Civil War: At least 13 people were killed by a bomb explosion in Damascus' central area. Additionally, a chemical weapons attack by the Syrian army in Saraqib resulted in at least two fatalities, highlighting the ongoing brutality of the conflict.
• 1997: The Atlanta Braves baseball team achieved a remarkable feat by winning a record 19 games during the month of April, showcasing exceptional team performance.
• 1991: A devastating tropical cyclone struck Bangladesh, causing one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. The cyclone unleashed massive storm surges and powerful winds, resulting in catastrophic loss of life and widespread destruction across coastal regions. An estimated 138,000 people perished, with millions left homeless and entire communities decimated.
• 1986: Ashrita Furman achieved an extraordinary physical feat by performing 8,341 consecutive somersaults over a distance of 12 miles, demonstrating exceptional endurance and unconventional athletic achievement.
• 1984: Strong winds caused a 30-minute delay during a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game, impacting the day's sporting event and demonstrating the potential of weather conditions to interrupt professional sports.
• 1982: The Atlanta Braves achieved a remarkable feat by winning their 12th consecutive game from the start of the 1982 baseball season, demonstrating exceptional team performance.
• 1976: Paul McCartney's band Wings released the popular single 'Silly Love Songs' on April 30, 1976. The song, written by McCartney, became a commercial success and is known for its playful lyrics challenging critics who accused McCartney of writing overly sentimental music.

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April 30th marks the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 121st in case of leap years).

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April 30th is the 30th day of the month of April.

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