Famous Birthdays
- Barry Clifford, American underwater explorer (discovered 1st verified pirate shipwreck the Whydah), born in Hyannis, Massachusetts
- Gladys Horton, American pop singer (The Marvelettes - "Please Mr. Postman"; "Too Many Fish In The Sea"), born in Gainesville, Florida (d. 2011) [or 1944]
- Meredith MacRae, actress (Petticoat Junction, My 3 Sons), born in Houston, Texas
- Norman Eshley, English actor
- Richard Divila, Brazilian motorsports designer (Fittipaldi Automotive; Ligier, Nissan), born in São Paulo, Brazil (d. 2020)
- Steve Smith, American singer (Lawrence Welk Show), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Irma Laplasse, Flemish farmer/nazi collaborator, executed
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About May 30, 1945
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
