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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 30, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for May.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on May 30 throughout history
The future President Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accused Jackson's wife of bigamy.
William Young patents an ice cream freezer after buying the rights to the patent from Nancy Johnson, who invented a mixing device with a rotating paddle powered by a hand crank.
Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, is observed first time in the U.S. Decoration Day was the first official holiday observed nationwide. The name of the holiday was changed to Memorial Day after WWII.
The first federal workmen's compensation law is approved by Congress. The Act of 1908 provided limited, no-fault accident and death compensation to specific groups of federal civil employees engaged in hazardous duties.
The first Indianapolis 500 ends with Ray Harroun as the first winner of the 500-mile auto race. He drive a bight yellow single-seat Marmom Wasp. Harroun is also the inventor of the rearview mirror.
The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. The dedication drew over 50,000 people. Though Abraham Lincoln's only surviving son, Robert Todd Lincoln, was in attendance, President Warren G. Harding formally accepted the memorial on behalf of the American people.
The remains of two unidentified American servicemen who were killed in action during World War II and the Korean War are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Arlington National Cemetery.
The Viet Cong begins their military offensive against the U.S. base Da Nang. The offensive shocked the American public and sharply eroded U.S. political and societal support for the war.
People born on May 30
Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD, after the tragic death of her daughter, Cari, who was killed by a drunk driver in 1980.
Voice actor known for his Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoon voices as Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig.
Country music musician and member of the country duo The Judds.
Jazz clarinetist and bandleader nicknamed the "King of Swing."
Founder and the first CEO of Burger King, who also created The Whopper.
Underwater explorer who discovered the first verified pirate shipwreck (Expedition Whydah).
Illustrator who co-created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Mathematician and one of two women to be listed in the first edition of American Men of Science (1906).
Actor often recognized for his role as Ned in Groundhog Day.
