On this day

30 May in history.

5 moments from 1866 to 2020: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Crew Dragon Demo-2

2020

A company flies astronauts to space. SpaceX's Crew Dragon carried NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to orbit, the first crewed flight to the space station by a private company.

Wikipedia: Crew Dragon Demo-2

Photo: Joel Kowsky / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 30 May

  1. Portrait of Bedřich Smetana

    1866

    The Bartered Bride

    Bedřich Smetana's cheerful Czech opera about village love was first performed in Prague.

    Wikipedia: The Bartered BrideWikipedia: Bedřich Smetana

    Photo: Bain News Service, publisher / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. 1911 Indianapolis 500 program cover

    1911

    The first Indianapolis 500

    Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 driving alone, using a rear-view mirror instead of a riding mechanic.

    Wikipedia: 1911 Indianapolis 500Wikipedia: Ray Harroun

    Photo: Indianapolis Motor Speedway / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Lincoln Memorial , east side

    1922

    The Lincoln Memorial

    The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. It later became the setting for many great moments, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

    Wikipedia: Lincoln Memorial

    Photo: Martin Falbisoner / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  4. Auckland Harbour Bridge, as viewed from the North Shore, looking towards the city. The Sky Tower is visible in the background

    1959

    The Auckland Harbour Bridge opens

    A bridge across Auckland's harbour opened, linking the city centre to the North Shore.

    Wikipedia: Auckland Harbour Bridge

    Photo: MrSeabody / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.