Archive for May 30th, 2023

HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY IN 1868

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.

The Gossips of Rivertown: Reports on the First Decoration Day in Hudson

The First Memorial Day Was No Picnic

Sheet Music For Decoration Day

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FIRST INDIANAPOLIS 500 HELD ON THIS DAY

Teams shift gears as practice opens for 101st Indianapolis 500

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.

Vanderbilt Cup Races - Blog - Mystery Foto #5 Solved: 1911 Stoddard Dayton at the Indianapolis ...

Indy 500: The Early Years | Rally car, Indy 500, Indy cars
Ray Harroun (#32) was on the outside of row seven in the
28th starting position.

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IT MADE HISTORY ON THIS DAY

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Benny Goodman

'Benny Goodman' Photo | Art.com
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.

Benny Goodman - The Hits Of Benny Goodman (1963, Vinyl) | Discogs

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