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  • 30th May 1914
    Arkansas native Alvin C. York receives the Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War I, becoming one of the most decorated American soldiers of the war.
  • 30th May 1922
    Johnny Cash, iconic American singer-songwriter, was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.
  • 30th May 1934
    The Dionne quintuplets, the first quintuplets to survive infancy, are born in Canada, bringing joy and fascination to people worldwide.
  • 30th May 1943
    Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., decorated United States Army General and commander of Operation Desert Storm, is born in Trenton, New Jersey.
  • 30th May 1944
    Arkansas native Sonny Boy Williamson II records his influential blues songs, contributing to the development of blues music.
  • 30th May 1958
    The iconic rock and roll musician, Jerry Lee Lewis, marries his cousin Myra Gale Brown in Hernando, Mississippi.
  • 30th May 1967
    Arkansas native Johnny Cash releases his iconic album "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison," which becomes one of the best-selling albums of his career.
  • 30th May 1968
    Arkansas native and basketball legend Scottie Pippen is born in Hamburg, Arkansas, later becoming a key player for the Chicago Bulls during their dominant years in the 1990s.
  • 30th May 1971
    Mariner 9, an unmanned NASA spacecraft, becomes the first spacecraft to orbit another planet, reaching Mars and sending back valuable data about the planet's surface.
  • 30th May 1974
    The Empress Club Tournament, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in South Africa, is won by golfer Gary Player, adding to his impressive list of victories.
  • 30th May 1984
    The iconic TV show "Miami Vice" premieres on NBC, captivating audiences with its stylish portrayal of undercover police work.
  • 30th May 1990
    The musical "Les Misérables" wins eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, during the 44th Tony Awards ceremony, solidifying its place as one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
  • 30th May 1993
    Arkansas native and basketball player Scottie Pippen helps lead the Chicago Bulls to their third consecutive NBA Championship.
  • 30th May 1997
    Arkansas native and actress Patsy Montana, known for her contributions to country music, is posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
  • 30th May 2001
    Halle Berry becomes the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Monster's Ball," breaking barriers in the film industry.
  • 30th May 2002
    Arkansas native and musician Glen Campbell is inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, honoring his legendary career in country music.
  • 30th May 2012
    Former Arkansas Razorbacks football coach and College Football Hall of Famer Frank Broyles receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to college athletics.
  • 30th May 2016
    Arkansas native and musician Glen Campbell releases his final studio album, "Adiós," before retiring from music due to Alzheimer's disease, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.
  • 30th May 2018
    The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, dedicated to the victims of lynching in the United States, opens in Montgomery, Alabama, marking an important step in acknowledging and confronting the nation's history of racial injustice

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