Thursday April 30, 2015: on this day

About April 30th, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: 2015 West African offensive: Another 160 children and women are rescued by the Nigerian Army from a Boko Haram camp located in Sambisa Forest.
  • Day of the week: April 30th, 2015 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Cloris Leachman, Duke Ellington
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • Popular movie: Peeping Tom directed by Michael Powell

More about April 30th, 2015? See below for more news and curiosities on April 30th, 2015.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was April 30, 2015?


April 30, 2015 was a Thursday and it was the 120th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 2015 can also be written as 4/30/2015 in the US and as 30/4/2015 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 2015 in April 2015 calendar

history

April 30, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 2015:

  • 2015 west african offensive: another 160 children and women are rescued by the nigerian army from a boko haram camp located in sambisa forest.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). dozens of houthi fighters were killed in clashes against saudi arabian forces at the border, while air strikes struck the southern city aden.
  • Mexican drug war: two police officers from mexico and six others were killed in a gunfight between suspected kidnappers and police in guerrero, the southern state.
  • Russian financial crisis (2014-present). the central bank of russia reduces its interest rate for the third time, to 12.5%. this is a decrease from 14%.
  • German sovereign bonds experience a second day of historic selling, dragging with them other securities from many parts of europe.
  • April 2015 nepal earthquake: after five days, a teenager is pulled alive from the rubble of a guesthouse in the outskirts kathmandu.
  • Iran claims the maersk tigris was taken by iran to pay an unpaid debt. (nbc news). the united states navy has announced that it will be accompanying american-flagged vessels through the strait of hormuz.
  • Iran claims that the maersk tigris seizure in the strait of hormuz is related to an unpaid loan.
  • According to the united states navy, it will be accompanying american-flagged vessels through the strait of hormuz.
  • Helong, a chinese city, reports three deaths at the north korean border. the guards are being accused of murder and theft.
  • After finding 10 people guilty of attacking nobel peace prize winner malala itsafzai, and two other schoolgirls, an anti-terrorism court in pakistan's swat district sentenced them to life imprisonment.
  • Death of freddie gray - the baltimore police department concludes its investigation into freddie gray's death and turns it over to prosecutors.
  • Friday morning, alexia christian (25 years old) was identified as the woman. she had stolen a car earlier and fired a handgun at atlanta police department officers. they barely missed her. she is then shot and killed.
  • After exceeding its primary mission of one year, nasa's messenger spacecraft crashes into mercury.
  • 2015 nfl draft: the 80th annual national football league draft is held in chicago's auditorium theater. the tampa bay buccaneers draft jameis winston, despite his past problems.

April 30, 2015: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page

April 30, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 30, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.67
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $127.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.70
  • General Electric GE: opens at $27.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.77

Exchange Rates on April 30, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.8914 EUR
  • 1 USD = 119.472 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6515 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2659 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2079 CAD

April 30, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Empoli - Napoli : 4 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Granada - Espanol : 1 - 2
  • Vallecano - Valencia : 1 - 1
zodiac

April 30, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 30, 2015! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

April 30, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on April 30th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for April 30, 2015
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

April 30, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

92%

The moon phase on April 30, 2015 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 2015 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 30, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 04:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 2015 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 2015.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on April 30, 2015

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on April 30, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on April 30th

birthday

April 30, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years and 10 days old,

or 108 months and 10 days old,

or 471 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3298 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 2015.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 2015?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 30th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on April 30, 2015.

RIP

April 30, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 2015:

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Lilton Avery

    Lilton Avery was a celebrated American playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

  • Jeorgia Montague

    Jeorgia Montague was a renowned American essayist known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious writings.

  • Thelmer Eriksson

    Thelmer Eriksson was a respected foreign correspondent who covered major events in Europe and Asia.

  • Dezzie Ramirez

    Dezzie Ramirez was a renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and surrealistic works.

  • Abrea Gutierrez

    Abrea Gutierrez was a renowned Ecuadorian mathematician known for her contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Vienne Rossi

    Vienne Rossi was an Italian astronomer known for her research on exoplanets.

  • Charmion Suzuki

    Charmion Suzuki was a Japanese-American poet who explored themes of identity, nature, and the human experience.

  • Ben E. King

    Soul and R&B singer famous for hits like 'Stand by Me' and 'Spanish Harlem'.

  • Patachou
  • Nigel Terry
  • Gregory Mertens
  • Hyon Yong-chol

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Murdis Johnson

    Renowned for contributions to quantum mechanics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 30th

holidays

April 30, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 2015:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 2015:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 2015:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
vinyl songs

April 30, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 30, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Uptown Funk!
  3. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  4. - Sugar
  5. - Trap Queen

April 30, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 30, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - See You Again
  2. - Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)
  3. - Trap Queen
  4. - G.D.F.R.
  5. - Somebody

April 30, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 30, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 30, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 30, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Perdon
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Hablame de Ti
  5. - Nota de Amor

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was April 30, 2015 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

April 30, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

Left Behind

Left Behind

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Vic Armstrong

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Lea Thompson, Cassi Thomson, Chad Michael Murray

Country: United States of America

Krisha

Krisha

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults

Starring: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko

Country: United States of America

April 30, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2015

Directed by: John Laing

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

X Company

X Company

Release year: 2015

Wayward Pines

Wayward Pines

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

The Lion Guard

The Lion Guard

Release year: 2015

Country: United States of America

April 30, 2015: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 2015 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Patriot Threat by Steve Berry

The Patriot Threat

By:

Americans pay income taxes because of the 16th Amendment to Constitution. What if that amendment had some problems?

A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer and Charles Fishman

A Curious Mind

By:

The Academy Award-winning Producer Brian Grazer and Charles Fishman present the New York Times bestselling, hilarious peek into the "curiosity conversations", which have inspired Grazer.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

By:

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book. National Book Award finalist. More than two years on the New York Times Bestseller List. The stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller by Anthony Doerr about …

A Fine Romance by Candice Bergen

A Fine Romance

By:

The follow-up to Knock Wood, her bestselling "engaging intelligent, witty, self-deprecating autobiography" [The New York Times], Candice Bergen shares some of the major events in her life: her marriage with a French director, and the birth

Miracle At Augusta by James Patterson and Peter De Jonge

Miracle At Augusta

By:

A story of hope and redemption. Travis McKinley shocked the world when he won the PGA Senior Open in his first year.

April 30, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alone in the Dark: Illumination

Alone in the Dark: Illumination

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Atari Interactive

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U

Genre: Adventure, Comedy

Publisher: Nordic Games The Adventure Company (consoles)

Dirt Rally

Dirt Rally

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Racing simulation

Publisher: Codemasters

Dead Synchronicity

Dead Synchronicity

Platform: Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4

Genre: Point-and-click adventure game

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

Endgame: Proving Ground (DEAD)

Endgame: Proving Ground (DEAD)

Platform: Android

Genre: Augmented reality role-playing video game

history

Who was the US President on April 30, 2015?

On April 30, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 2015?

On April 30, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 2015?

On April 30, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

history

What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

Find out more about April 30th

history

What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

Do you remember 2015? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for April 2015?

April 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 2015 calendar looked like.

Thursday April 30, 2015