May 30th is officially Mint Julep Day as well as Water A Flower Day.
We are now on day 150 out of 365, and have 215 days left of the year.
The month isn’t quite over yet, but no worries as you are about to read about some of the most striking events that ever happened on this day in history.
Did you know that on this day in 1971, the US Mariner 9 was launched? It went on to become the first satellite to orbit Mars.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about May 30th in history!
What Events Happened On May 30 In History?
2020 SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Demo-2 launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
2014 Seth MacFarlane’s “A Million Ways to Die in the West” was released to theaters.
2003 Finding Nemo, directed by Andrew Stanton, was released in the US & Canada.
1998 A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit northern Afghanistan, which killed around 5,000 people.
1987 Mike Tyson won a technical knockout against Pinklon Thomas, winning the heavyweight boxing title.
1982 Spain officially became the 16th member of NATO.
1972 The Angry Brigade went to trial.
1971 The US Mariner 9 was launched – it went on to become the first satellite to orbit Mars.
1964 Love Me Do by The Beatles hit number one on US charts.
1806 Andrew Jackson killed Charles Dickinson in a duel.
1574 Henry III became the King of France.
1431 Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
Famous People Born On May 30
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Jared Gilmore? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1971 Idina Menzel
American Actress
- Age:
- 51 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1975 Cee Lo Green
American Singer
- Age:
- 47 years old
- Born In:
- Georgia, USA
1975 CeeLo Green
American Singer
- Age:
- 47 years old
- Born In:
- Georgia, USA
2000 Jared Gilmore
American Actor
- Age:
- 22 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1964 Mark Sheppard
British Actor
- Age:
- 58 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On May 30
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
National Mint Julep Day
Spring has sprung, the sun is out and shining, which means one thing today - it’s time to enjoy that legendary Southern classic, the mint julep. So crush up some mint, add a splash of bourbon, water, and a healthy dash of sugar - then sit back and enjoy!
National Water A Flower Day
Whether you grow them yourself, buy them from a florist or pick them in the meadows, flowers are such a fantastic source of good cheer. So try to nourish that cheer for the future by watering a flower today; you’ll thank yourself later!
May 30 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Those of you who were born on May 30 share the Gemini star sign.
Geminis often have lots of friends in many different circles. This keeps them from getting bored and keeps life interesting. The freedom to roam between these social networks is extremely important for Geminis.
For all of you who were born in May, your allocated birthstone is Emerald. The ancient Romans believed Emerald represented Venus, the Goddess of beauty and love. Traditionally, Emerald has been known to help heal people and keep illness away.
If you were born on this day, it’s likely that you were conceived on September 6 in the previous year.
