Historical Events
- Australian Derek Clayton runs world record marathon (2:08:33.6) at Antwerp, Belgium; record disputed (short course)
- Gibraltar adopts constitution
Indy 500
Indianapolis 500: Mario Andretti leads for 116 laps to win for car owner Andy Granatelli in record time of 3:11:14.71; breaks previous record by nearly 5 minutes
- Riots by oil workers striking against economic and racial disparities in Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles spark calls for the island's independence
Famous Deaths
- Gaston Brenta, Belgian composer, dies at 66
- John Cipollini, guitarist, dies of ephysema at 45
1969 Highlights
About May 30, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
#1 Song: Dizzy - Tommy Roe
