Wednesday April 30, 2014: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/30/2014, UK date format: 30/4/2014

April 30th, 2014 was the 120th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2014 while The Collector by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Maniac. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Feeding Time or Castaway Paradise.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis 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 2014 calendar.

April 30, 2014 Events

What happened on April 30, 2014?

Historical Events

Al-Qaeda insurgency: At least 30 people were killed in clashes between Al-Qaeda, the Yemen Army and Al-Qaeda.
In clashes between Al-Qaeda, the Yemen Army and Al-Qaeda, at least 30 people were killed.
Syrian Civil War: Local Coordination Committees of Syria announced Wednesday that 25 children died after Syrian army forces dropped barrel bombs at an elementary school.
Local Coordination Committees of Syria announced Wednesday that 25 children died when Syrian army forces dropped bombs on an elementary school.
Three people are killed and 79 others injured in an explosion at the Urumqi Railway Station.
According to a World Bank report, India is now the third-largest country in terms of purchasing power parity. This move puts it ahead of Japan. In 2005, India was ranked 10th in a survey.
The Federal Aviation Administration issues a ground stop for multiple Southern California airports due to a computer problem.
According to reports, at least two people were killed in Pensacola's prison explosion. 100 others were injured and forced to evacuate.
Police have arrested Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams for the murder Jean McConville. Jean McConville was a widowed mother-of-ten aged 37 who was kidnapped from her home in 1972.
The controversial new penal code announced by the Sultan of Brunei will include stoning and amputation as punishments. This is referred to as "Phase one" of Islamic law.
Two people are killed and two more injured in a shooting at Nanaimo's sawmill, British Columbia, Canada. An ex-employee is taken into custody.
Iraqi parliamentary election: Iraqi voters go to the polls in parliamentary elections. These elections have been marred by violence from both the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) and the Levant.
Iraqi voters go to the polls in parliamentary elections, which have been marred by violence from Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) and the Levant.
Indian general election: Voting in progress in 89 constituencies across seven states and two union territory. (BBC). India's 138 million citizens are eligible to vote today. Today's voting will decide the fate of major politicians such as Sonia Gandhi and Narendra Modi, LK Madvani, and Arun Jaitley.
Voting in 89 constituencies is underway in seven states and two union territory.
India's 138 million voters are eligible to vote today. Today's voting will decide the fate of major politicians such as Sonia Gandhi and Narendra Modi, LK Madvani, and Arun Jaitley.
Protesters in Abuja, Nigeria hold a "million-woman" march to protest the mass kidnappings of schoolgirls by Boko Haram terrorists two weeks ago.
According to his lawyer, Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto, takes a leave to address substance abuse.
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April 30, 2014 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, 2014 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 30, 2014?

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, 2014 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: Horse

Element: Wood

Horse personality

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Can the numbers in April 30, 2014 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 30, 2014 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 30, 2014?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

April 30th marks the 119th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2014.

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

April 2014 calendar

April	2014
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, 2014 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 30, 2014?

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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