Historical Events
- 69th National Spelling Bee: Wendy Guey wins spelling vivisepulture
- Albert Belle uses a forearm to break up a double play & nearly breaks Brewer 2nd baseman Fernando Vina's nose, Belle gets 2 game suspension
- John Tesh's final day as host of "Entertainment Tonight"
Famous Deaths
- Bob Stroup, trombonist, dies at 57
- John Cameron, Scottish judge, dies at 96
- John Kahn, American acoustic and electric rock bassist (Jerry Garcia), dies of a heart attack at 47
- Leon-Etienne Duval, French prelate and cardinal of the Catholic Church in Algeria, dies at 92
About May 30, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Three Lions (The Official Song Of The England Football Team) - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds