What Happened on May 30, 1916

Historical Events

  • Indianapolis 500: Dario Resta accompanied by riding mechanic Bob Dahnke lead 103 of 120 laps to claim victory; only Indy 500 scheduled for less than 500 miles (300)

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph W Kennedy, American chemist (Manhattan Project; 1 of 4 discoverers of plutonium), and educator, born in Nacogdoches, Texas (d. 1957)

Famous Deaths

John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916)

Confederate Army cavalry battalion commander in the American Civil War, dies at 82

Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About May 30, 1916

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini