1969⚡ Event
Curaçao Uprising
A demonstration by workers and activists on the Caribbean island of Curaçao escalated into a violent uprising, destroying much of Willemstad.
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What Happened on May 30?
Discover 15 historical moments on May 30 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on May 30(5)
1972⚡ Event
Lod Airport Massacre
Members of the Japanese Red Army carried out the Lod Airport massacre in Tel Aviv, Israel, killing over 20 people and injuring almost 80 others.
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1998⚡ Event
Afghanistan Earthquake
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least 4,000 people and destroying over 30 villages.
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2005⚡ Event
Natalee Holloway Disappears in Aruba
American student Natalee Holloway disappeared while on a high-school graduation trip to Aruba.
2008⚡ Event
Convention on Cluster Munitions Adopted
The Convention on Cluster Munitions was adopted, prohibiting the use, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster bombs.
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Famous Birthdays on May 30(5)
Notable Deaths on May 30(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Étienne-Émile Baulieu
Étienne-Émile Baulieu was a French biochemist and endocrinologist.
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May 30 in History
May 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1969 to the present day.
Major Events on May 30
Among the most notable events on May 30: Curaçao Uprising (1969), Lod Airport Massacre (1972), Afghanistan Earthquake (1998). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 30
Notable figures born on May 30 include Jung Eun-bi, Eddie Nketiah, Guanyu Zhou. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 30
Remembered figures who died on May 30 include Geneviève de Galard, Étienne-Émile Baulieu, Valerie Mahaffey. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 30?
- May 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 30?
- One of the most notable events on May 30 is: Curaçao Uprising.
- Who was born on May 30?
- Famous figures born on May 30 include Jung Eun-bi, Eddie Nketiah, Guanyu Zhou.
- How many historical events happened on May 30?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on May 30, spanning centuries of world history.
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