May 30

Sunday 30, 2004:

Buddy Rice wins a rain-shortened 88th Indianapolis 500

Sunday 30, 1971:

Mariner program: Mariner 9 is launched toward Mars.

Friday 30, 1913:

First Balkan War: A peace treaty is signed in London ending the war. Albania becomes an independent nation.

Monday 30, 1588:

The last ship of the Spanish Armada sets sail from Lisbon heading for the English Channel.

Thursday 30, 1416:

The Catholic Church burns Jerome of Prague as a heretic.

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