Mr. Potato Head Day
Mr. Potato Head Day is celebrated on April 30th each year. This fun observance honors the classic toy that has entertained children for generations. Mr. Potato Head was the first toy ever advertised on television. It was created by George Lerner and first sold by Hasbro in 1952. Originally, the toy came as a set of plastic parts (eyes, ears, mouths, etc.) that kids would stick into real potatoes before Hasbro began including a plastic potato body.
Bugs Bunny Day
Bugs Bunny Day is celebrated on April 30th each year, just like Mr. Potato Head Day. This date marks the debut of Bugs Bunny’s first official appearance in the cartoon “A Wild Hare,” which premiered in 1940—though it was actually released on July 27, 1940, April 30 is often chosen to honor his early development. While the character evolved over several earlier cartoons, April 30, 1938, is recognized by some animation historians as a key development milestone leading to his official debut. So, it’s often commemorated as Bugs Bunny Day to celebrate his origin and legacy.
Bubble Tea Day
Bubble Tea Day is celebrated on April 30th each year, a fun day dedicated to the globally popular drink that originated in Taiwan. Also known as boba tea, bubble tea is a tea-based drink typically made with: Milk or fruit flavoring, Tapioca pearls (the “bubbles” or “boba”) and Served cold or hot, often with a wide straw to slurp the pearls.
April 30th has seen many significant events across history in politics, culture, science, and more.
Historical Events
1789 – George Washington becomes the first U.S. President
He took the oath of office at Federal Hall in New York City.
1803 – The Louisiana Purchase is finalized
The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling its size.
1939 – New York World’s Fair opens
The fair promoted innovation and optimism under the theme “The World of Tomorrow.”
1945 – Adolf Hitler dies
Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin as Allied forces closed in during World War II.
1975 – Fall of Saigon
North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, marking the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam.
1989 – “Heathers” is released in the United States
The dark comedy film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater became a cult classic.
1993 – CERN releases World Wide Web software to the public
Tim Berners-Lee and CERN made the web protocols available royalty-free, sparking global internet growth.
2009 – Chrysler files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The auto company sought bankruptcy protection during the global financial crisis.
Famous Birthdays
1777 – Carl Friedrich Gauss
German mathematician and physicist known as the “Prince of Mathematicians.”
1909 – Juliana of the Netherlands
Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980.
1938 – Larry Niven
American science fiction author best known for the Ringworld series.
1946 – Carl XVI Gustaf
King of Sweden, reigning monarch since 1973.
1961 – Isiah Thomas
American basketball player and Hall of Famer, key figure in the Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys” era.
1982 – Kirsten Dunst
American actress known for roles in Spider-Man, Melancholia, and The Power of the Dog.
1991 – Travis Scott (Jacques Webster II)
American rapper, singer, and record producer known for hits like Sicko Mode and Goosebumps.
Notable Deaths
1030 – Mahmud of Ghazni
Founder of the Ghaznavid Empire and a prominent Muslim ruler in South Asia.
1883 – Édouard Manet
Influential French painter, considered a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
1945 – Adolf Hitler
German dictator and leader of the Nazi Party, died by suicide in his Berlin bunker as World War II neared its end in Europe.
1983 – Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield)
Legendary American blues musician, often cited as the father of modern Chicago blues.
2007 – Tom Poston
American actor and comedian, known for his work on television sitcoms like Newhart and Mork & Mindy.
2020 – Rishi Kapoor
Renowned Indian actor and film producer, part of the legendary Kapoor film family.
