Historical Events
- Indianapolis 500: Mauri Rose leads for final 8 laps after confused pit messages with teammate Bill Holland to take the controversial victory; race marred by a 41st lap crash that claims life of Shorty Cantlon
Famous Birthdays
- Jocelyne Bourassa, Canadian golfer (LPGA Rookie of the Year 1972; Canadian Open 1973), born in Shawinigan, Quebec (d. 2021)
- Krishna Das [Jeffrey Kagel], American new age and kirtan vocalist, and record producer (All One), born in Long Island, New York
Famous Deaths
- Georg von Trapp, Austrian WWI submarine commander and inspiration for "The Sound of Music" character, dies at 67
- Sidney Nicholson, English composer, dies at 72
1947 Highlights
About May 30, 1947
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
