George Washington, taking the oath as the first President of the United States of America, April 30, 1789

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West Point Cadets, Centennial Parade
(Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Inauguration of George Washington in New York City)

April 30, 1889

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Eleanor Roosevelt and her father Elliott in New York City

April 30, 1889

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Born April 30, 1921 Naval Research Laboratory physicist Roger L. Easton helped develop a system to track satellites in 1957 (yes, we’re talking about YOU, Sputnik). About 15 years later Easton (shown at left) developed and patented a Global Positioning System – the GPS that’s a mainstay of modern life.

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An illustration of James Monroe and Robert Livingston signing the Louisiana Purchase on behalf of the United States on April 30, 1803 in Paris, France.

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On April 30, 1866, Mary Haviland Stilwell Kuesel was born in Philadelphia.

In 1892 she founded the Women’s Dental Association of the U.S.

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Women reading, April 30, 1910, Siegel-Cooper Company in New York City.

At its height, the department store had a workforce of over 3,000, predominantly females, and provided amenities such as a clinic, a lounge, and a fitness center for its employees. Additionally, the company produced a staff newspaper titled “Thought and Work.”

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Joseph Dart was born on April 30, 1799. He revolutionized the grain industry with his invention of the grain elevator in the early 1840s, mechanizing grain handling and transforming Buffalo, New York into a major grain hub. A businessman and community leader, he also co-founded the Buffalo Female Academy (now the Buffalo Seminary) and contributed significantly to the city’s cultural development. Dart’s legacy is one of innovation and progress.

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On April 30, 1908, Harry Houdini jumped from Harvard Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts while locked in chains.

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On today’s date April 30, 1960, Fats Domino recorded his hit (written by Bobby Charles) “Walking to New Orleans” at Cosimo Matassa’s studio.

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A U.S. stamp from April 30, 1962 commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Louisiana’s statehood.

On April 30, 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state.

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April 30, 1939 saw the opening of the New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Touted as the “World of Tomorrow” the Fair was open from April to October in 1939 and 1940 and offered its 44 million visitors a look at displays and pavilions from industries, corporations, and nations of the world.

Image captioned “World’s Fair from the Air” from a private collection.

On April 30, 1961, Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hit four home runs in one game against the Milwaukee Braves.

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Lou Gehrig signing a baseball with a group of boys

On April 30, 1939, Lou Gehrig played his last baseball game as a New York Yankee.

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On April 30, 1900, President William McKinley signed the Hawaiian Organic Act which established the Territory of Hawaii.

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On April 30, 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed a resolution that restored the name “Hoover Dam” for the Boulder Dam.

Image of Ex-presidents Harry S. Truman, left, and Herbert Hoover shaking hands at the dedication of the Harry S. Truman Library in 1958 via Alamy

A U.S. Marine provides security during Operation Frequent Wind in late April 1975.

On April 30, 1975, the last Americans were evacuated from Vietnam at the end of the war.

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