CalEvents:May/May 30
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Notable events for May 30
Date
Event
Significance
May 30, 1805
Birth of John Brown Russwurm
On this day, John Brown Russwurm, one of the first African-American college graduates and co-founder of *Freedom's Journal*, the first African-American-owned and operated newspaper in the U.S., was born. Russwurm was also a Pan-Africanist and later emigrated to Liberia, where he became an influential leader.
May 30, 1921
Tulsa Race Massacre begins in Oklahoma
On this day, the Tulsa Race Massacre began, during which a white mob attacked the affluent African-American community of Greenwood, known as "Black Wall Street," in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The violence resulted in hundreds of deaths, the destruction of businesses and homes, and is considered one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history.
May 30, 1967
Republic of Biafra secedes from Nigeria
On this day, the Republic of Biafra officially declared its secession from Nigeria, leading to the Nigerian Civil War (Biafran War). The conflict had devastating humanitarian consequences, including mass starvation and casualties, as Nigeria attempted to maintain its territorial integrity.
May 30, 1980
Zimbabwe admitted to the United Nations
On this day, Zimbabwe was admitted to the United Nations as a member state after achieving independence from British colonial rule. Zimbabwe's admission signified the country's acceptance into the international community under the leadership of Robert Mugabe.
May 30, 1998
Nigeria returns to civilian rule
On this day, Nigeria formally returned to civilian rule after years of military dictatorship, with Olusegun Obasanjo inaugurated as president. This marked a significant milestone in Nigeria's democratic transition and political development.
May 30, 2014
Protests erupt in Brazil over inequality ahead of World Cup
On this day, widespread protests broke out in Brazil as citizens, many from Afro-Brazilian communities, demanded better public services and protested against government spending on the World Cup. These protests highlighted issues of inequality and exclusion faced by marginalized groups in Brazil.
May 30, 2020
Global protests against George Floyd's killing spread
On this day, protests against the police killing of George Floyd, an African-American man in Minneapolis, spread globally. The protests highlighted systemic racism and police brutality, sparking a renewed focus on civil rights and justice for African Americans and communities of African descent worldwide.