April
30
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
12 moments and Albertans connected to 30 April, spanning 1914 to 1999.
- 10 born
- 1 founded
- 1 died
1986
Steve Smith's own goal decides the Battle of Alberta
In Game 7 of the Smythe Division final on April 30, 1986 — his 23rd birthday — Oilers rookie Steve Smith banked a clearing pass off goalie Grant Fuhr's skate into his own net, and the Calgary Flames won 3-2 in Edmonton to eliminate the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.
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- 1914
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- 1919
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- 1936
- 1947
- 1957
- 1959Paul GrossBorn
Canadian actor, director, producer and writer
Read on Wikipediasource data67 years ago today
- 1971
- 1976
- 1989Anastasia BucsisBorn
Canadian speed skater and out olympian before Sochi Olympics
Read on Wikipediasource data37 years ago today
- 1999
- 1960
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