1. Maine became a state on April 30, 1820. Maine was previously part of Massachusetts until it gained statehood in 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise.

2. The deadliest maritime disaster in Maine history occurred on April 30, 1898, when the Portland, a steamship carrying more than 190 people, sank off the coast of Maine. Only four people survived the disaster.

3. April 30, 1945, marked the day that famed Maine author, E.B. White, published his classic children's book, "Stuart Little." The book tells the story of a small mouse named Stuart Little who goes on adventures in New York City.

4. On April 30, 1983, the Maine State Lottery had its first drawing, which resulted in a $10,000 prize for the winner. The Maine State Lottery has since raised millions of dollars for the state's education and other programs.

5. Maine Senator Edmund Muskie, a prominent figure in national politics in the 20th century, was born on April 30, 1914. Muskie served as Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter and ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972.