On this day in history
May 30
American
1922The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated in Washington.
The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated in Washington.
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World
1431Joan of Arc is burned at the stake in Rouen at age nineteen.
Joan of Arc is burned at the stake in Rouen at age nineteen.
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1967Biafra declares independence from Nigeria, beginning a brutal civil war.
Biafra declares independence from Nigeria, beginning a brutal civil war.
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1998A 6.9 magnitude earthquake kills about 4,500 people in northern Afghanistan.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake kills about 4,500 people in northern Afghanistan.
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1982Spain joins NATO.
Spain joins NATO.
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