Historical Events
- British Captain Tom Moore, who raised more £30 million for the National Health Service walking in his garden, turns 100 and made an honorary colonel by the Queen
Event of Interest
Eurozone economy shrinks at -3.8% between Jan and Mar 2020, the fastest rate on record with Euro Bank President Christine Lagarde warning the 2nd quarter will be even worse
- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail V. Mishustin says he has COVID-19
- South Korea reports no new domestic cases of COVID-19 for 1st time, their virus cases peaked Feb 29
COVID-19 Pandemic
UK PM Boris Johnson says Britain is past the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 Pandemic
US President Donald Trump claims COVID-19 originated in a lab in Wuhan, while the Office of the Director of National Intelligence saying the virus is not manmade
Famous Deaths
- Chuni Goswami, Indian soccer striker and captain (30 caps; Mohun Bagan) and cricket all-rounder (captain Bengal), dies from cardiac arrest at 82
- Rishi Kapoor, Indian Bollywood actor and director (Bobby, Do Dooni Chaar), dies at 67
- Tony Allen, Nigerian drummer who pioneered Afrobeat sound, dies of an aortic aneurysm at 79
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About April 30, 2020
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
#1 Song: You'll Never Walk Alone - Michael Ball & Captain Tom Moore
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