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April 1

Muhammadu Buhari is elected president of Nigeria. added by Tone, 14:56, 01 April 2015
|image = Muhammadu Buhari - Chatham House cropped.jpg Muhammadu Buhari (pictured) is elected President of Nigeria. updated by David Levy, 18:32, 01 April 2015
|alt = Muhammadu Buhari added by David Levy, 18:32, 01 April 2015
|alt = Muhammadu Buhari removed by David Levy, 19:07, 05 April 2015

April 2

Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Garissa University College in Kenya, killing at least 15 people and wounding 65. added by Thue, 14:24, 02 April 2015
Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Garissa University College in Kenya, killing at least 70 people and wounding 79. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:34, 02 April 2015
Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Garissa University College in Kenya, killing at least 70 people and wounding at least 79 others. updated by David Levy, 18:47, 02 April 2015
At least 20 people, including a United Nations diplomat, are killed during a 12-hour siege at a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. added by David Levy, 18:47, 02 April 2015
At least 20 people, including a United Nations diplomat, are killed during a 12-hour siege at a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. removed by Jayron32, 05:23, 03 April 2015
Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Garissa University College in Kenya, killing more than 140 people. updated by David Levy, 18:56, 02 April 2015
Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Garissa University College in Kenya, killing more than 140 people. removed by Spencer, 07:27, 14 April 2015
Manoel de Oliveira – Tomas Tranströmer – Dinkha IV added by The Rambling Man, 20:16, 02 April 2015

April 3

Tomas Tranströmer – Dinkha IV updated by Bongwarrior, 02:47, 03 April 2015
Tomas Tranströmer – Dinkha IV removed by Jayron32, 05:25, 03 April 2015
A preliminary deal is reached between Iran and six other countries regarding Iran's nuclear program. added by King of Hearts, 05:19, 03 April 2015
At least 20 people, including a United Nations diplomat, are killed during a 12-hour siege at a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. updated by Jayron32, 05:26, 03 April 2015
At least 20 people, including a United Nations diplomat, are killed during a 12-hour siege at a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia. removed by David Levy, 07:47, 03 April 2015
added by David Levy, 07:47, 03 April 2015
Yemeni crisis – Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant added by Coffee, 14:03, 03 April 2015
: updated by The Rambling Man, 20:32, 03 April 2015
Manoel de Oliveira updated by The Rambling Man, 20:32, 03 April 2015
Russian fishing trawler, Dal'nij Vostok, ("The Far East") sinks, killing at least 56 people. added by The Rambling Man, 20:40, 03 April 2015
Russian fishing trawler Dal'nij Vostok sinks, killing at least 56 people. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:48, 03 April 2015
Russian fishing trawler Dalniy Vostok sinks, killing at least 56 people. updated by Y, 20:44, 04 April 2015
Russian fishing trawler Dalniy Vostok sinks, killing at least 56 people. removed by David Levy, 16:36, 12 April 2015

April 5

Elmer Lach – Robert H. Schuller –Manoel de Oliveira added by ThaddeusB, 02:12, 05 April 2015
Manoel de Oliveira removed by ThaddeusB, 02:12, 05 April 2015
Elmer Lach – Robert H. Schuller – Manoel de Oliveira updated by ThaddeusB, 02:13, 05 April 2015
Muhammadu Buhari is elected President of Nigeria. updated by David Levy, 19:07, 05 April 2015
Muhammadu Buhari is elected President of Nigeria. removed by David Levy, 16:36, 12 April 2015

April 7

In basketball, Duke defeats Wisconsin to win the NCAA Men's Championship. added by Dragons flight, 17:09, 07 April 2015
|image = Justise Winslow and Tyus Jones cropped.jpg In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils defeat the Wisconsin Badgers to win the NCAA Men's Championship (MOP Tyus Jones pictured). updated by David Levy, 17:59, 07 April 2015
A preliminary deal is reached between Iran and six other countries regarding Iran's nuclear program. updated by Spencer, 19:44, 07 April 2015
A preliminary deal is reached between Iran and six other countries regarding Iran's nuclear program. removed by Spencer, 07:32, 14 April 2015

April 8

In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils defeat the Wisconsin Badgers to win the NCAA Men's Championship (MOP Tyus Jones pictured), and the Connecticut Huskies defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win their third consecutive NCAA Women's Championship. updated by Jayron32, 16:47, 08 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils defeat the Wisconsin Badgers to win the NCAA Men's Championship (MOP Tyus Jones pictured). removed by Jayron32, 16:47, 08 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils defeat the Wisconsin Badgers to win the NCAA Men's Championship (MOP Tyus Jones pictured). updated by Spencer, 17:42, 08 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils defeat the Wisconsin Badgers to win the NCAA Men's Championship (MOP Tyus Jones pictured), and the Connecticut Huskies defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win their third consecutive NCAA Women's Championship. removed by Spencer, 17:42, 08 April 2015

April 9

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is found guilty on thirty charges related to the Boston Marathon bombings. added by ThaddeusB, 14:05, 09 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils defeat the Wisconsin Badgers to win the NCAA Men's Championship (MOP Tyus Jones pictured). added by ThaddeusB, 14:05, 09 April 2015
Yemeni Civil War – Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant added by ThaddeusB, 18:45, 09 April 2015

April 10

Richie Benaud – Elmer Lach – Robert H. Schuller added by Harrias, 11:43, 10 April 2015
Richie Benaud – Elmer Lach – Robert H. Schuller removed by The Rambling Man, 18:43, 12 April 2015

April 11

In rowing, Oxford beat Cambridge in the 161st Boat Race. added by Jayron32, 17:46, 11 April 2015
In rowing, Oxford beat Cambridge in both the men's and women's competitions in the 161st Boat Race. updated by Jayron32, 17:48, 11 April 2015
In rowing, Oxford beat Cambridge in the 161st Boat Race. updated by The Rambling Man, 18:10, 11 April 2015
|image = Oxford Men's VIII celebrating victory – Boat Race 2015.jpg In rowing, Oxford (pictured) beat Cambridge in the 161st Boat Race. updated by Floquenbeam, 21:05, 11 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils defeat the Wisconsin Badgers to win the NCAA Men's Championship. updated by Floquenbeam, 21:05, 11 April 2015

April 12

In both the 161st Boat Race and first Women's Boat Race held on the Tideway, Oxford defeat Cambridge. added by ThaddeusB, 03:33, 12 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils win the NCAA Men's Championship and the Connecticut Huskies win their third consecutive NCAA Women's Championship. updated by ThaddeusB, 03:33, 12 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils win the NCAA Men's Championship and the Connecticut Huskies win their third consecutive NCAA Women's Championship. removed by Spencer, 07:38, 14 April 2015
In both the 161st Boat Race and first Women's Boat Race held on the Tideway, Oxford defeats Cambridge. updated by Nakon, 05:32, 12 April 2015
In both the 161st Boat Race and first Women's Boat Race held on the Tideway, Oxford defeat Cambridge. updated by The Rambling Man, 05:58, 12 April 2015
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is found guilty on thirty charges related to the Boston Marathon bombings. added by Nakon, 06:55, 12 April 2015
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is found guilty on thirty charges related to the Boston Marathon bombings. removed by The Rambling Man, 07:54, 17 April 2015
|link = updated by David Levy, 16:32, 12 April 2015
In rowing, Oxford's men's crew (pictured) and women's crew defeat the respective Cambridge crews in the 161st Boat Race and the first Women's Boat Race held on the Tideway. added by David Levy, 16:32, 12 April 2015
Richie Benaud added by The Rambling Man, 18:43, 12 April 2015
Richie Benaud removed by ThaddeusB, 14:10, 14 April 2015

April 13

Günter Grass – added by Thue, 11:00, 13 April 2015
Günter Grass – removed by ThaddeusB, 14:07, 13 April 2015

April 14

Günter Grass, Nobel laureate and author of The Tin Drum and Dog Years, dies at age 87. added by Spencer, 07:27, 14 April 2015
In basketball, USK Praha beat UMMC Ekaterinburg to win the EuroLeague Women title. added by Spencer, 07:32, 14 April 2015
In golf, American Jordan Spieth wins the Masters Tournament. added by Spencer, 07:38, 14 April 2015
In golf, American Jordan Spieth wins the Masters Tournament. removed by ThaddeusB, 20:01, 19 April 2015
Günter Grass, Nobel laureate and author of The Tin Drum and Dog Years, dies at the age of 87. updated by Connormah, 07:52, 14 April 2015
Richie Benaud – Jayakanthan added by ThaddeusB, 14:10, 14 April 2015
|image = Bubolz Grass cropped.jpg Günter Grass (pictured), Nobel laureate and author of The Tin Drum and Dog Years, dies at the age of 87. updated by David Levy, 16:13, 14 April 2015
In basketball, USK Praha beat UMMC Ekaterinburg to win the EuroLeague Women title. added by David Levy, 16:13, 14 April 2015
In basketball, USK Praha beat UMMC Ekaterinburg to win the EuroLeague Women title. removed by Spencer, 04:49, 21 April 2015
In rowing, Oxford's men's crew and women's crew defeat the respective Cambridge crews in the 161st Boat Race and the first Women's Boat Race held on the Tideway. updated by David Levy, 16:13, 14 April 2015
In rowing, Oxford's men's crew and women's crew defeat the respective Cambridge crews in the 161st Boat Race and the first Women's Boat Race held on the Tideway. removed by ThaddeusB, 15:26, 18 April 2015
Percy Sledge – Richie Benaud – Jayakanthan added by The Rambling Man, 18:22, 14 April 2015

April 15

In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils win the NCAA Men's Championship and the Connecticut Huskies win their third consecutive NCAA Women's Championship. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:11, 15 April 2015
In basketball, the Duke Blue Devils win the NCAA Men's Championship and the Connecticut Huskies win their third consecutive NCAA Women's Championship. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:17, 16 April 2015
Percy Sledge – Eduardo Galeano – Richie Benaud updated by ThaddeusB, 17:26, 15 April 2015

April 16

United States President Barack Obama moves to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list amid diplomatic efforts to improve relations between the two countries. added by ThaddeusB, 14:17, 16 April 2015
United States President Barack Obama moves to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list amid diplomatic efforts to improve relations between the two countries. removed by Spencer, 06:18, 21 April 2015

April 17

Wildfires in Southern Siberia, Russia kill at least 33 people and damage more than 1,400 homes. added by The Rambling Man, 07:54, 17 April 2015
Wildfires in Southern Siberia, Russia, kill at least 33 people and damage more than 1,400 homes. updated by Stephen, 10:32, 17 April 2015

April 18

Nokia announces plans to buy telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent for €15.6 billion (US$16.6 billion). added by ThaddeusB, 15:26, 18 April 2015
Nokia agrees to buy telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent for €15.6 billion (US$16.6 billion). updated by ThaddeusB, 20:45, 18 April 2015
Wildfires in southern Siberia, Russia, kill at least 33 people and damage more than 1,400 residences. updated by Nyttend, 22:29, 18 April 2015
Wildfires in southern Siberia, Russia, kill at least 33 people and damage more than 1,400 homes. updated by The Rambling Man, 22:42, 18 April 2015
Wildfires in southern Siberia, Russia, kill at least 33 people and damage more than 1,400 homes. removed by Spencer, 06:18, 21 April 2015

April 19

Percy Sledge – Eduardo Galeano updated by Bongwarrior, 01:06, 19 April 2015
More than 1000 people are feared dead after multiple ships carrying migrants capsize off Libya in separate incidents. added by ThaddeusB, 20:01, 19 April 2015

April 20

More than 1,000 people are feared dead after multiple ships carrying migrants capsize off Libya in separate incidents. added by Stephen, 10:52, 20 April 2015
More than 1,000 people are feared dead after multiple ships carrying migrants capsize off Libya in separate incidents. updated by Floquenbeam, 19:06, 20 April 2015
More than 1,100 people are feared dead after multiple ships carrying migrants capsize off Libya in separate incidents. added by Stephen, 23:29, 20 April 2015
More than 1,100 people are feared dead after multiple ships carrying migrants capsize off Libya in separate incidents. removed by Jayron32, 16:40, 24 April 2015

April 21

Surya Bahadur Thapa – Percy Sledge – Eduardo Galeano added by Spencer, 04:38, 21 April 2015
Stone tools found at Lomekwi 3 are dated to 3.3 million years ago, which, if confirmed, would represented the oldest known stone tools. added by Spencer, 04:49, 21 April 2015
Stone tools found at Lomekwi 3 are dated to 3.3 million years ago, which, if confirmed, would represent the oldest known stone tools. updated by Stephen, 05:40, 21 April 2015

April 22

At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich wins the women's race. added by Stephen, 02:22, 22 April 2015
|image = Lelisa Desisa Benti boston marathon 2013.jpg At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa (pictured) wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich wins the women's race. updated by Stephen, 02:30, 22 April 2015
Günter Grass, Nobel laureate and author of The Tin Drum and Dog Years, dies at the age of 87. updated by Stephen, 02:30, 22 April 2015
Günter Grass, Nobel laureate and author of The Tin Drum and Dog Years, dies at the age of 87. removed by ThaddeusB, 03:28, 22 April 2015
China and Pakistan announce the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, a $46 billion project to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. added by ThaddeusB, 03:28, 22 April 2015
Surya Bahadur Thapa – Percy Sledge updated by ThaddeusB, 03:28, 22 April 2015
Surya Bahadur Thapa updated by Jayron32, 12:02, 22 April 2015
Surya Bahadur Thapa removed by Jayron32, 13:24, 23 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa{{In the news/random/pictured0}} wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich{{In the news/random/pictured1}} wins the women's race. updated by David Levy, 19:26, 22 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa (pictured) wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich wins the women's race. removed by David Levy, 19:26, 22 April 2015
{{active editnotice}} added by The Rambling Man, 20:49, 22 April 2015
China and Pakistan announce the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, a $46 billion project to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:57, 22 April 2015
Nokia agrees to buy telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent for €15.6 billion (US$16.6 billion). updated by The Rambling Man, 20:57, 22 April 2015
Stone tools found at Lomekwi 3 are dated to 3.3 million years ago, which, if confirmed, would represent the oldest known stone tools. updated by The Rambling Man, 20:57, 22 April 2015
China and Pakistan announce the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, a $46 billion project to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
Nokia agrees to buy telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent for €15.6 billion (US$16.6 billion). updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
Stone tools found at Lomekwi 3 are dated to 3.3 million years ago, which, if confirmed, would represent the oldest known stone tools. updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
{{active editnotice}} updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
China and Pakistan announce the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, a $46 billion project to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
China and Pakistan announce the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, a $46 billion project to connect Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Xinjiang in China. removed by Jayron32, 16:40, 24 April 2015
Nokia agrees to buy telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent for €15.6 billion (US$16.6 billion). updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
Nokia agrees to buy telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent for €15.6 billion (US$16.6 billion). removed by Jayron32, 13:24, 23 April 2015
Stone tools found at Lomekwi 3 are dated to 3.3 million years ago, which, if confirmed, would represent the oldest known stone tools. updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
Stone tools found at Lomekwi 3 are dated to 3.3 million years ago, which, if confirmed, would represent the oldest known stone tools. removed by Bongwarrior, 22:38, 22 April 2015
{{active editnotice}} updated by Stephen, 22:24, 22 April 2015
The L0 Series maglev train breaks the world speed record and becomes the first train to run at more than 600 km/h (375 mph). added by Bongwarrior, 22:38, 22 April 2015
The L0 Series maglev train breaks the world speed record and becomes the first train to run at more than 600 km/h (375 mph). removed by Spencer, 16:43, 29 April 2015

April 23

Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to 20 years in prison for ordering killings during the 2012–13 Egyptian protests. added by Jayron32, 13:24, 23 April 2015
|image = Morsy cropped.jpg Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi (pictured) is sentenced to 20 years in prison for ordering killings during the 2012–13 Egyptian protests. updated by David Levy, 14:11, 23 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich{{In the news/random/pictured1}}wins the women's race. updated by David Levy, 14:11, 23 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa{{In the news/random/pictured0}} wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich{{In the news/random/pictured1}} wins the women's race. removed by David Levy, 14:11, 23 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich wins the women's race. updated by The Rambling Man, 14:35, 23 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich wins the women's race. removed by Thue, 11:08, 25 April 2015
}} updated by David Levy, 15:42, 23 April 2015

April 24

The Armenian Apostolic Church canonizes 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. added by Jayron32, 16:40, 24 April 2015

April 25

The Armenian Apostolic Church canonizes 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. updated by The Rambling Man, 08:02, 25 April 2015
Almost 450 people die after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal. added by Thue, 11:08, 25 April 2015
More than 500 people die after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal. added by Jehochman, 11:35, 25 April 2015
More than 700 people die after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal. added by The Rambling Man, 12:13, 25 April 2015
More than 600 people die after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal. added by Fox, 12:19, 25 April 2015
More than 700 people die after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal. updated by The Rambling Man, 12:20, 25 April 2015
More than 900 people die after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal. added by The Rambling Man, 15:08, 25 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich wins the women's race. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:54, 25 April 2015
At the Boston Marathon, Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa wins the men's race and Kenyan Caroline Rotich wins the women's race. removed by ThaddeusB, 14:13, 27 April 2015
More than 1,000 people die after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal. added by The Rambling Man, 16:31, 25 April 2015
More than 1,000 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. updated by The Rambling Man, 16:39, 25 April 2015
More than 1,500 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by Mjroots, 19:23, 25 April 2015

April 26

More than 1,900 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by Mjroots, 07:01, 26 April 2015
More than 2,000 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by Mjroots, 08:42, 26 April 2015
More than 2,200 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by The Rambling Man, 12:36, 26 April 2015
}}: updated by The Rambling Man, 18:58, 26 April 2015

April 27

More than 3,300 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by The Rambling Man, 05:54, 27 April 2015
More than 3,600 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by The Rambling Man, 09:54, 27 April 2015
|image = Mustafa Akıncı (cropped).jpg Mustafa Akıncı (pictured) is elected president of Northern Cyprus. added by ThaddeusB, 14:13, 27 April 2015
Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to 20 years in prison for ordering killings during the 2012–13 Egyptian protests. updated by ThaddeusB, 14:13, 27 April 2015
More than 4,000 people die after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 17:31, 27 April 2015
Mustafa Akıncı (pictured) is elected President of Northern Cyprus. updated by David Levy, 19:38, 27 April 2015
More than 4,000 people die after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. updated by David Levy, 19:38, 27 April 2015
The Armenian Apostolic Church canonizes 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. updated by David Levy, 19:38, 27 April 2015
The Armenian Apostolic Church canonizes 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. removed by Spencer, 04:29, 30 April 2015
Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to 20 years in prison for ordering killings during the 2012–13 Egyptian protests. updated by David Levy, 19:38, 27 April 2015
Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is sentenced to 20 years in prison for ordering killings during the 2012–13 Egyptian protests. removed by The Rambling Man, 20:02, 27 April 2015
At the London Marathon, Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge wins the men's race and Ethiopian Tigist Tufa wins the women's race. added by The Rambling Man, 20:02, 27 April 2015
|link = Mustafa Akinci.jpg added by David Levy, 20:21, 27 April 2015
|link = Mustafa Akinci.jpg removed by David Levy, 19:33, 29 April 2015
|link = removed by David Levy, 20:21, 27 April 2015
|image = Mustafa Akinci cropped.jpg More than 4,300 people die after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 05:00, 28 April 2015
More than 5,000 people die after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by ThaddeusB, 15:59, 28 April 2015
More than 5,100 people die after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 22:25, 28 April 2015

April 29

Omar al-Bashir is re-elected President of Sudan. added by Spencer, 16:43, 29 April 2015
|image = Omar al-Bashir, 12th AU Summit, 090202-N-0506A-137 cropped.jpg Omar al-Bashir (pictured) is re-elected President of Sudan. updated by David Levy, 19:33, 29 April 2015
Mustafa Akıncı is elected President of Northern Cyprus. updated by David Levy, 19:33, 29 April 2015
More than 6,100 people die after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes Nepal. added by ThaddeusB, 21:13, 29 April 2015

April 30

Eight convicts, including Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran of the Bali Nine, are executed by firing squad in Indonesia. added by Spencer, 04:29, 30 April 2015
The Armenian Apostolic Church canonizes 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. updated by ThaddeusB, 15:42, 30 April 2015