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What Happened on April 30, 1888

Historical Events

  • 1888 Moradabad hailstorm: hail stones allegedly as big as oranges kill 246 people and some 1600 sheep and cattle in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Famous Birthdays

  • John Crowe Ransom, American poet and critic (God Without Thunder), born in Pulaski, Tennessee (d. 1974)

About April 30, 1888

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus