Historical Events
- "Nightline" extends from 4 nights to 5 nights a week (Friday)
- Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman is shot by group of rebel officers
- LA Dodgers are quickest to get 1,000,000 attendance in a season in only 22 games
Famous Birthdays
- Ahmad Elrich, Australian footballer
- Andrey Arshavin, Russian Footballer
- Blake Bashoff, American actor
- Devendra Banhart, Venezulan-American singer-songwriter (Cripple Crow), born in Houston, Texas
- Gianmaria Bruni, Italian racing driver
Famous Deaths
- Don Ashby, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1955)
- Ziaur Rahmen, President of Bangladesh, is assassinated
About May 30, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants