Historical Events
- Manchester City defeat Manchester United 1-0 in what is claimed to be the biggest match in the English Premier League's history
- Overloaded ferry in the Brahmaputra River, India, killing 103 people
- Spain's economy double dips after a 0.3% contraction and 25% unemployment rate
- The unfinished One World Trade Center overtakes the Empire State building to become the tallest building in New York
Music History
UNESCO celebrates the 1st International Jazz Day with a daylong celebration in Paris; a sunrise concert in New Orleans’ Congo Square; and a sunset concert at the United Nations in NYC; performers included Tony Bennett, George Benson, Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock, Hiromi, Angelique Kidjo, Lang Lang, Shankar Mahadevan, Hugh Masekela, and Esperanza Spalding [1]
Famous Deaths
- George Murdock, American actor, dies at 81
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About April 30, 2012
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
