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2020

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral bound for the International Space Station. This is the first private flight to send astronauts into space.

2013

Nigeria passes a law banning same-sex marriage.

2003

The film “Finding Nemo” by Andrew Stanton is released, featuring the voices of Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres in the original English version.

1997

Former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden becomes president of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL.

1986

Barry Bonds makes his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1967

Robert “Evel” Knievel’s motorcycle jumps over 16 cars in Gardena, California.

1935

The legendary Babe Ruth plays his final game with the Boston Braves.

1911

The first Indianapolis 500 is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ray Harroun wins the race.

1832

The Rideau Canal opens to maritime traffic, connecting the Ottawa River in Ottawa to Lake Ontario in Kingston.

1631

Publication of the very first French-language newspaper in history, La Gazette de France.

1431

In Rouen, France, Joan of Arc is burned at the stake at the age of 19.

It happened on… May 30

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