Historical Events
Event of Interest
Japanese Emperor Akihito declares his abdication at a ceremony in Tokyo which officially takes effect the following day
- New type of dementia identified and named limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (Late) after misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease
Famous Deaths
- (Rowland) "Boon" Gould, British rock guitarist (Level 42, 1979-87 - "Hot Water"), takes his own life at 64
- Mike Doyle, American surfer (World C'ship 1964 runner-up; World Tandem Champion 1965, 67), dies of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at 78
- Peter Mayhew, British American actor (Chewbacca in Star Wars), dies at 74
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About April 30, 2019
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
