Historical Events
- Coordinated double suicide attack kills 36 in Kabul, Afghanistan, including nine journalists
- Etienne Terrus art museum in Elne, France, reveals half of its collection are fakes
Film & TV History
New species of water beetle from Malaysian Borneo’s Maliau Basin named after actor Leonardo DiCaprio
- Pakistani city of Nawabshah sets global record for an April temperature, recording high of 50.2C
- Sajid Javid is named UK Home Secretary by Prime Minister Teresa May
Film & TV History
Superhero film "Avengers: Infinity War" sets new record for an opening weekend earning $250 million in the US, $630 million worldwide
- World's oldest known spider, a female trapdoor, dies after being killed by a wasp sting in Western Australia, aged 43
Famous Deaths
- Naresh Sohal, Indian-British composer (Gautama Buddha; The Cosmic Dance; The Divine Song), dies at 78
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About April 30, 2018
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nice For What - Drake
#1 Song: One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
