Historical Events
- 40th Belmont: Lucien Lyne aboard Burgomaster wins in 2:20
Event of Interest
Hersheypark, founded by Milton S. Hershey for the exclusive use of his employees, is opened
Famous Birthdays
- Bruno Gröning, German faith healer (d. 1959)
Famous Deaths
- William Hurlstone, English composer, dies of bronchial asthma at 30
About May 30, 1906
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
