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April 30th in Literary History

1789

George Washington takes office as first president of the United States

Explore: George Washington: The Founding Father, How did George Washington contribute to the Revolutionary War?, Essential precedents established by George Washington during his presidency

1936

A. E. Housman dies

Explore: A. E. Housman, Loveliest of Trees, the Cherry Now, To an Athlete Dying Young, A Shropshire Lad, Exploring the theme, summary, and attitude towards life in A. E. Housman's poem "Loveliest of Trees"

1938

Larry Niven is born

Explore: All the Myriad Ways, The Borderland of Sol, The Hole Man, Ringworld

1945

Annie Dillard is born

Explore: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Writing Life, Annie Dillard