SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011

Today is Saturday, April 30, the 120th day of 2011. There are 245 days left in the year.

311 _ Emperor Galerius recognizes Christians legally in the Roman Empire

1006 _ Brightest supernova in recorded history is observed

1772 _ John Clais patents first scale

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

1808 _ First practical typewriter finished by Italian Pellegrini Turri

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

1904 _ Ice cream cone makes its debut

1935 _ World Congress for Women's Rights concludes in Istanbul

1961 _ Premier Fidel Castro of Cuba receives Lenin-Peace Prize

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