AP Today in History
May 30 is the 150th day of the year (151st on a leap year) on the Gregorian calendar.http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gregorian1.html The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Gemini. http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/Gemini.htm
May 30 Holidays and Observances
1990's
- 1998: A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan and killed 5,000 people.
1960's
- 1961: Dictator Rafael Trujillo was assassinated in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- 1967: Daredevil Evel Knievel jumped his motorcycle over 16 cars lined up in a row.
1950's
- 1959: The Auckland Harbour Bridge opened
1920's
- 1922: The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
1910's
- 1911: The first Indianapolis 500 was held. Ray Harroun won the 500 mile race.
- 1913: The Treaty of London was signed
1800's
- 1806: Andrew Jackson killed Charles Dickinson in a duel.
- 1814: The Treaty of Paris was signed.
- 1842: John Francis attempted to murder Queen Victoria.
- 1854: The Kansas-Nebraska Act became law.
- 1859: Big Ben rang for the first time in London.
- 1879: New York City's Gilmores Garden is renamed Madison Square Garden.
1600's
- 1635: The Peace of Prague was signed.
1500's
- 1536: King Henry VIII of England married Jane Seymour.
- 1574: Henry III became King of France.
1400's
- 1431: Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
Holidays and Observances
- Anguilla - Anguilla Day
- Canary Islands - Canary Islands Day
- Trinidad and Tobago - Indian Arrival Day
- Puerto Rico - Lod Massacre Remembrance Day
- Nicaragua - Mother's Day
- Croatia - Parliament Day
Famous Birthdays
- 1974 - Cee-Lo, musician
- 1974 - Big L, rapper
- 1981 - Remy Ma, rapper
- 1982 - Eddie Griffin, Athlete
- 1984 - Jordan Palmer, Ahlete
Famous Deaths
- 1986 - Perry Ellis, fashion designer
- 2000 - Tex Beneke, musician
Music Chart Toppers
- 2009: Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
- 2008: Lil Wayne featuring Static Major - Lollipop
- 2007: Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder
- 2006: Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone - Ridin'
- 2005: Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
- 2004: Usher - Burn
- 2003: 50 Cent - 21 Questions
- 2002: Ashanti - Foolish
- 2001: Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink - Lady Marmalade
- 2000: Santana featuring The Product G&B - Maria Mariahttp://www.joshhosler.biz/numberOneInHistory/05/0530.htm
Top Box Office Movies
What is Mahalo's copyright date?
(1 Answer)
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May 30, 2007
What foods can I plant in Oregon in the middle of May?(0 Answers)
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No answers yet.
How old is mahalo?(1 Answer)
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Mahalo is 3 years and 8 days old. It was launched on May 30, 2007.
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