On this day in history, May 30, 1868, the first Decoration Day —
a precursor to Memorial Day — was celebrated.

Originally known as Decoration Day, from early traditions of
decorating graves with flags, flowers and wreaths, Memorial
Day is a day for remembrance to honor those who have died
in service to our country.

On May 30, 1911, Ray Harroun drove his single-seater Marmon
Wasp to victory in the inaugural Indianapolis 500, now one of
the world’s most famous motor racing competitions.

Ray Harroun (#32) was on the outside of row seven in the
28th starting position.

ROSS SIMPSON

Benjamin David Goodman
(May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986)

Benny Goodman was a clarinetist and bandleader
known as the "King of Swing".

From 1936 until the mid-1940s, Goodman led one
of the most popular swing big bands in the United
States.