What happened on Thursday April 30, 2020?

About April 30th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Trump Administration initiated Operation Warp Speed, an ambitious program designed to accelerate the development and production of a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This unprecedented effort aimed to rapidly combat the global COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Day of the week: April 30th, 2020 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about April 30th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on April 30th, 2020.

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April 30, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 2020:

  • Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Initiative Launched The Trump Administration initiated Operation Warp Speed, an ambitious program designed to accelerate the development and production of a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This unprecedented effort aimed to rapidly combat the global COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Initiative Launched The Trump Administration initiated Operation Warp Speed, an ambitious program designed to accelerate the development and production of a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This unprecedented effort aimed to rapidly combat the global COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Eurozone Economy Experiences Unprecedented Contraction The Eurozone economy contracted by -3.8% between January and March 2020, marking the fastest economic decline on record. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the second quarter would likely see even more severe economic challenges.
  • Eurozone Economy Experiences Unprecedented Contraction The Eurozone economy contracted by -3.8% between January and March 2020, marking the fastest economic decline on record. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the second quarter would likely see even more severe economic challenges.
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads to New Regions Tajikistan reported its first confirmed COVID-19 cases, with five positive tests in the capital Dushanbe and ten additional cases in the northern Sughd Region. Simultaneously, Yemen recorded its first COVID-19 deaths in the port city of Aden, highlighting the pandemic's global reach.
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Spreads to New Regions Tajikistan reported its first confirmed COVID-19 cases, with five positive tests in the capital Dushanbe and ten additional cases in the northern Sughd Region. Simultaneously, Yemen recorded its first COVID-19 deaths in the port city of Aden, highlighting the pandemic's global reach.
  • Captain Tom Moore Celebrates 100th Birthday and Raises Millions for NHS British Captain Tom Moore, who became a national hero by walking in his garden and raising over £30 million for the National Health Service during the coronavirus lockdown, celebrated his 100th birthday. Queen Elizabeth II honored him by making him an honorary colonel, recognizing his extraordinary fundraising efforts.
  • Captain Tom Moore Celebrates 100th Birthday and Raises Millions for NHS British Captain Tom Moore, who became a national hero by walking in his garden and raising over £30 million for the National Health Service during the coronavirus lockdown, celebrated his 100th birthday. Queen Elizabeth II honored him by making him an honorary colonel, recognizing his extraordinary fundraising efforts.
  • Russian Prime Minister Steps Down Due to COVID-19 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin temporarily resigned after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He was immediately replaced by Andrey Belousov, demonstrating the pandemic's impact on government leadership.
  • Russian Prime Minister Steps Down Due to COVID-19 Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin temporarily resigned after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He was immediately replaced by Andrey Belousov, demonstrating the pandemic's impact on government leadership.
  • Armed Protesters Demonstrate at Michigan State Capitol Armed protesters stormed the House chamber of the Michigan State Capitol, demanding that Governor Gretchen Whitmer lift the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order. This event highlighted the growing tensions surrounding pandemic-related restrictions.
  • Armed Protesters Demonstrate at Michigan State Capitol Armed protesters stormed the House chamber of the Michigan State Capitol, demanding that Governor Gretchen Whitmer lift the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order. This event highlighted the growing tensions surrounding pandemic-related restrictions.
  • 2020 U.S. Tornado Season: Deadliest Since 2011 The 2020 tornado season in the United States was declared the deadliest since 2011, with particularly devastating outbreaks occurring on March 2–3 and Easter Sunday. These severe weather events caused significant destruction and loss of life across multiple states.
  • 2020 U.S. Tornado Season: Deadliest Since 2011 The 2020 tornado season in the United States was declared the deadliest since 2011, with particularly devastating outbreaks occurring on March 2–3 and Easter Sunday. These severe weather events caused significant destruction and loss of life across multiple states.
  • Syrian Businessman's Public Appeal to President Assad Prominent Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf made an unprecedented public appeal to his cousin, President Bashar al-Assad, via Facebook. He claimed that a group of government officials were attempting to seize his business assets, revealing internal tensions within Syria's ruling elite.
  • Syrian Businessman's Public Appeal to President Assad Prominent Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf made an unprecedented public appeal to his cousin, President Bashar al-Assad, via Facebook. He claimed that a group of government officials were attempting to seize his business assets, revealing internal tensions within Syria's ruling elite.
  • Armed Attack at Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. A Texas man opened fire with an AK-47 style rifle at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C., in a suspected hate crime. No injuries were reported, and the shooter was promptly arrested and charged by law enforcement.
  • Armed Attack at Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. A Texas man opened fire with an AK-47 style rifle at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C., in a suspected hate crime. No injuries were reported, and the shooter was promptly arrested and charged by law enforcement.

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April 30, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 30, 2020?


April 30, 2020 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 2020 can also be written as 4/30/2020 in the US and as 30/4/2020 in UK and Europe.

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April 30, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 2020:

  • Rishi Kapoor
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    Legendary Bollywood actor known for his iconic roles in romantic and dramatic films, who was part of the famous Kapoor acting dynasty and...

  • Tony Allen

    Legendary Nigerian drummer, composer, and pioneer of Afrobeat music, known for his innovative work with Fela Kuti and significant...

  • Óscar Chávez
  • Sam Lloyd
  • Manuel Vieira Pinto

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April 30, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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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.

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April 30, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 30, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 2020 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 2020 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, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 2020 while the next full moon would come on May 07, 2020.

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How old is someone born on April 30, 2020?


Someone born on April 30, 2020 is:

5 years and 3 days old,

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