Historical Events
Evel Knievel Jumps 16 Cars
American motorcycle daredevil Robert "Evel" Knievel's motorcycle jumps 16 automobiles in Gardena, California
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Argentinian author Gabriel García Márquez's most important work "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is published in Buenos Aires
- King Hussein of Jordan visits Cairo
- Republic of Biafra, a predominantly Igbo secessionist state in eastern Nigeria, is founded by Lt. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu
Whitey Ford Retires
Yankee Whitey Ford, nearing 41, announces his retirement from baseball
Famous Birthdays
- Martin Blunt, British rock singer (The Charlatans - "The Only One I Know"), born in West Midlands, England
- Rechelle Hawkes, Australian field hockey midfielder & captain (Olympic gold 1988, 1996, 2000; World Cup gold 1994, 98; Champions Trophy gold 1991, 93, 95, 97, 99), born in Albany, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Claude Rains, British actor (Invisible Man, Casablanca), dies at 77
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About May 30, 1967
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Respect - Aretha Franklin
#1 Song: Silence Is Golden - Tremeloes
