May 30

Sunday 30, 1999:

Kenny Bräck wins the 83rd Indianapolis 500

Sunday 30, 1982:

Spain becomes the 16th member of NATO and the first nation to enter the alliance since West Germany's admission in 1955.

Tuesday 30, 1967:

The Nigerian state of Biafra secedes, sparking a civil war.

Thursday 30, 1574:

Henry III becomes King of France.

Friday 30, 1434:

Taborite forces led by Prokop the Great were defeated and almost annihilated in the Battle of Lipany, effectively ending the Hussite Wars.

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