births
April 30, 1945
Michael J. Smith, American pilot, and astronaut (died 1986)
Michael J. Smith
Michael John Smith, was an American engineer and astronaut. He served as the pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed during the STS-51-L mission, breaking up 73 seconds into the flight, and at an altitude of 48,000 feet (14.6 km), killing all seven crew members. Smith's voice was the last one heard on the Challenger voice recorder.
April 30
April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 245 days remain until the end of the year.