What Happened on May 30, 2019

Historical Events

Akira Toriyama is decorated a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts

Austria appoints its first female chancellor Brigitte Bierle to head caretaker government after fall of the coalition government
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signs new anti-abortion, making it the fifth southern US state to ban abortion when fetal heartbeat detected

Narendra Modi sworn in for a second term as Indian Prime Minister in New Delhi with 8,000 guests at largest-ever gathering at the Presidential Palace

Singer R. Kelly charged with 11 new counts of sexual assault and abuse in Chicago

Two new studies find eating processed foods leads to an early death and ill health published in "British Medical Journal"

American drug kingpin (fictionalised in 2007 film "American Gangster"), dies at 88

Leon Redbone [Dickran Gobalian], American blues and jazz musician ("Seduced"; Theme to Mr. Belvedere), dies at 69
Thad Cochran, American politician (U.S. Senator from Mississippi), dies at 81

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini