Overview

• On April 30, 1983, influential blues musician Muddy Waters passed away, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.
• April 30, 1975, witnessed the fall of Saigon, marking the end of the Vietnam War as Communist forces took control.
• The articles also highlight other notable events such as the signing of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the controversial U.S. military action in Cambodia in 1970.
• Monica Seles was stabbed during a tennis match on April 30, 1993, an incident that shocked the sports world.
• Historical figures such as George Washington, who took his presidential oath on April 30, 1789, are also remembered.