Friday April 30, 2010: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/30/2010, UK date format: 30/4/2010

April 30th, 2010 was the 120th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Friday.

The number one song in US was Nothin' On You by B.o.B..

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while Caught by Harlan Coben was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching How the Universe Works. If you liked videogames you were probably playing DogFighter or Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 30 across the years or at April 2010 calendar.

April 30, 2010 Events

What happened on April 30, 2010?

Historical Events

Expo 2010 is the world's largest fair, and it opens in Shanghai (China).
After sustaining injuries in his China hotel, Maltese President George Abela has to be admitted and must cancel his official appearance at the inauguration.
A landslide in Kenya has claimed the lives of at least eight villages. Others are injured or missing, and their homes are also destroyed.
French senator Charles Pasqua was convicted and sentenced for corruption charges that he committed while he was Interior Minister in the 1990s.
In the midst of allegations that the government wants to take over his judiciary, Tonga's Attorney General suddenly resigns.
Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion aftermath:
Louisiana is impacted by the oil spillage from the explosion of the drilling rig 'Deepwater Horizon' in the Gulf of Mexico.
The massive oil spillage will cause widespread environmental damage to wildlife, birds, and coastal areas.
Weather can impede cleanup efforts
Former Pakistani spy Khalid Khawaja was murdered by an unknown militant group, the Asian Tigers.
Thailand's protestors stormed a hospital amid tensions between pro-government and anti-government factions.
The United States Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into the alleged fraud committed by Goldman Sachs.
The Nigerian House of Representatives announces that ten new states will be created by 2011, five in the north, and five in south.
China and South Korea discuss North Korean aggression as a security threat.
Iran threatens to 'ampquotcut off Israel's feet' if Israel attacks Syria.
China takes steps to improve classroom security following a series unrelated attacks against schools that have left dozens of schoolchildren injured and ten dead.
Gerry Ryan, one of Ireland's most well-known broadcasters, was found dead in his Dublin home. He had failed to present today's edition on RTE 2fm's national radio station RTE 2.
Vasily Bukhtienko (Russian businessman) is killed by electric shocks after he established a Joseph Stalin museum at Volgograd.
Expo 2010: Expo 2010 is the largest World's Fair ever held. It opens in Shanghai (China) (Financial Times), (Xinhua), (China.org), (Sina), (People) China.com (Shanghai Daily). Maltese President George Abela has to be admitted after sustaining an injury at his China hotel. He will not be able to attend the official inauguration.
Expo 2010 is the world's largest fair, and it opens in Shanghai (China).
An attack on a South Sudanese army base results in the deaths of at least eight people.
Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explosion:: Oil spillage from Deepwater Horizon's explosion in the Gulf of Mexico reached the Louisiana coast. (CBS News).The massive oil spillage will cause widespread environmental damage to wildlife, birds, and coastal areas. (The Washington Post) (CNN). Weather threatens to hinder cleanup efforts.
The United States has announced that it will mediate indirect peace talks between Israel, Palestine.
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April 30, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Other April 30th famous birthdays

Nicolas Hulot
French environmental activist, TV presenter, and ecologist.
Kirsten Dunst
Interview with the Vampire: American actress.
Gal Gadot
Movie Actress.
Lars von Trier
Danish film director.

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How old am I?

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April 30, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 30, 2010?

Paul Augustin Mayer
Carmelita González
Jordi Estadella
Gerry Ryan
Irish television and radio host (d.2010).

Other April 30th famous deaths

Eva Braun
German news figure, Adolf Hitler's mistress for 15 years and his spouse for one day.
Taisen Deshimaru
At 67, the founder of many Zen centers in France dies.
Etty Hillesum
Autobiographer and author from the Netherlands.
Sergio Leone
For over 40 years, he has been an Italian director of film.

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April 30, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

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

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Tiger

Element: Metal

Tiger personality

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Can the numbers in April 30, 2010 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 30, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 30, 2010?

The day of the week was Friday.

April 30th marks the 119th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 245 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2010 calendar

April	2010
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30

April 30, 2010 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 30, 2010?

Holidays

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

International Jazz Day

Saints

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)

Music charts

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