
Browse Historical Events by Day: What Happened on May 30th?
Discover major events and cultural milestones that happened on this day — organized by year. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.
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Peasants' Revolt in England: The Peasants' Revolt, a major uprising against high taxes and social injustice, culminates in a confrontation between rebel forces and King Richard II at Smithfield in London.
Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for heresy by an English-dominated tribunal in Rouen. More
The United States declared war on Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812. More