THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009

Today is Thursday, April 30, the 120th day of 2009. There are 245 days left in the year.

311 _ Emperor Galerius recognizes Christians legally in the Roman Empire

1722 - The game of Billiards is mentioned in the New England Courant

1789 - George Washington inaugurated as first President of U.S.

1808 - First practical typewriter finished by Italian Pellegrini Turri

1861 - President Abraham Lincoln ordered Federal Troops to evacuate Indian Territory

1871 - Apaches in Arizona surrender to white and Mexican adventurers; 144 die

1885 - Boston Pops Orchestra forms

1904 - Ice cream cone makes its debut

1973 - Nixon announces resignation of Haldeman, Ehrlichman, et al

1978 - ``Elvis The Legend Lives!" closes at Palace NYC after 101 performances