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