April 30, 2024, marks the 121st day of the year and the 43rd day of spring. On this day in history, George Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789. The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France in 1803, leading to the admission of Louisiana as the 18th U.S. state in 1812. Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide in 1945 as Soviet troops closed in on their bunker in Berlin. In 1975, Saigon fell to communist forces, bringing an end to the Vietnam War. Celebrating birthdays today are mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, actress Eve Arden, GPS co-inventor Roger Easton, and many more notable figures. Stay tuned for more fascinating facts and stories!
Astounding Facts and Birthdays on April 30, 2024
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