Historical Events
Event of Interest
Transport No. 75 departs Drancy (France) internment camp, taking 1,000 French Jews to Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi German occupied Poland; 627 killed upon arrival, approximately 99 survive the war
Famous Birthdays
- John Casado, American graphic artist (MacIntosh; New Line Cinema), album cover designer (Doobie Brothers, Aaron Neville, Barry White, and photographer, born in East Los Angeles, California
- Lenny Davidson, British rock guitarist (Dave Clark Five - "Glad All Over"), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Jessie Ralph, American stage, silent and sound screen actress (The Good Earth; San Francisco: The Bank Dick), dies at 79
1944 Highlights
About May 30, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
