World MS Day
World MS Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as to support those affected by the disease. It is observed on May 30th each year and is coordinated by the MS International Federation (MSIF) and its member organizations.
Jennifer Day
Jennifer Day is a celebration of life’s small joys and everyday triumphs. From morning sunbeams to evening strolls, Jennifer embraces each moment with gratitude and zest. Join her as she navigates the highs and lows of life, finding beauty in the simplest of moments and strength in the face of adversity. With warmth, humor, and a dash of whimsy, Jennifer Day reminds us to cherish the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary in every day.
May 30th has seen various significant events and births throughout history.
Historical Events:
1431: Joan of Arc is burned at the stake in Rouen, France, after being convicted of heresy by an English-controlled church court.
1806: Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accused Jackson’s wife of bigamy.
1922: The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., is dedicated by President Warren G. Harding.
1942: World War II: 1,000 British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany.
1971: Mariner 9, a NASA spacecraft, becomes the first spacecraft to orbit another planet successfully when it enters orbit around Mars.
Births:
1908: Mel Blanc, American voice actor known as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and many other Looney Tunes characters.
1909: Benny Goodman, American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the “King of Swing.”
1971: Idina Menzel, American actress and singer known for her roles in “Rent,” “Wicked,” and voicing Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.”
1974: CeeLo Green, American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer known for his solo career and as part of the group Gnarls Barkley.
