Today is Saturday, April 30, the 122nd day of 2016. There are 244 days left in the year.
1349 — Jewish community at Radolszell Germany, exterminated
1396 — Crusaders & earl of Nevers depart from Dijon
1492 — Columbus is given royal commission to equip his fleet
1506 — Philip of Bourgondy & England sign trade agreement
1527 — England & France sign treaty of Westminster
1563 — Jews are expelled from France by order of Charles VI
1598 — First theater performance in America (Spanish comedy-Rio Grande)
1616 — English King Jacob I leaves Brielle/Vlissingen
1650 — French rebel Henri de la Tour Turenne signs treaty with Spain