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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 30 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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.
war
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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Birthdays on May 30(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Jung Eun-bi
Jung Eun-bi is a South Korean singer and actress.
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2000🎂 Birth
Jared S. Gilmore
Jared S. Gilmore, an American actor, was born.
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2002🎂 Birth
Natty
Natty, a Thai singer based in South Korea, was born.
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Deaths on May 30(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Étienne-Émile Baulieu
Étienne-Émile Baulieu was a French biochemist and endocrinologist.
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2025🕊️ Death
Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit is an American actress and singer.
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May 30 in History
May 30 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 30
Examples currently recorded for May 30 include Curaçao Uprising (1969), Lod Airport Massacre (1972), Afghanistan Earthquake (1998). View all events →
Birthdays on May 30
People recorded as born on May 30 include Jung Eun-bi, Eddie Nketiah, Guanyu Zhou. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 30: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 30?
- One event currently recorded for May 30 is: Curaçao Uprising.
- Who was born on May 30?
- People recorded as born on May 30 include Jung Eun-bi, Eddie Nketiah, Guanyu Zhou.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 30?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 30.
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