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Thursday, April 30th 2026

Events:

1492   Spain gives Christopher Columbus his commission of exploration

1789   George Washington becomes the first President of the USA.

1803   The United States begins the process of purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million

1938   Bugs Bunny first appears in a cartoon

1939   Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to appear on television.

1992   The last episode of the Cosby Show airs.

Famous Birthdays:

1770   David Thompson (Canadian explorer)

1930   Cloris Leachman (Actress)

1933   Willie Nelson (Singer)

1961   Isiah Thomas (NBA basketball player)

1982   Kirsten Dunst (Actress)

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