Today is Saturday, May 30, the 150th day of 2026. There are 215 days left in the year.
On May 30, 1937, 10 people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant in South Chicago. Also on this date: In 1431, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
In 1911, the first Indianapolis 500 was held. In 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated.
In 1935, Babe Ruth played his last MLB game. In 1971, Mariner 9 launched to Mars.
In 1972, the Japanese Red Army attacked Lod Airport, killing 26. In 2002, ground zero cleanup ended.
In 2012, Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years. In 2023, Elizabeth Holmes began her prison sentence.
In 2024, Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts. Today's birthdays include Keir Dullea (90), Stephen Tobolowsky (75), Colm Meaney (73), Wynonna Judd (62), and Tom Morello (62).