Historical Events
Golf Tournament
LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Mickey Wright wins her 8th major title in a playoff with Ruth Jessen
Event of Interest
NASA civilian pilot Joseph A. Walker takes X-15 to 75,190 m
Famous Birthdays
- Egil Johansen, Norwegian soccer midfielder (12 caps; Vålerenga IF), born in Oslo, Norway (d. 2023)
About April 30, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Wonderful Land - The Shadows
