Welcome to the
30 May edition of “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com. Today we
look back at the lives of influential leaders, literary icons, and key events
that changed the course of nations and culture.
🌍 Global Events on 30 May
- 1431 – Joan of Arc, the French
heroine and military leader, was executed at the age of 19 for heresy,
later becoming a saint and symbol of French unity.
- 1911 – The first Indianapolis 500
motor race was held in the United States, now a prestigious global racing
event.
- 1967 – The Republic of Biafra
was declared in Nigeria, sparking a civil war and drawing international
attention to secessionist movements.
- 2012 – Former Liberian President Charles
Taylor was sentenced to 50 years for war crimes — a historic ruling by
an international court.
🇮🇳 Notable Indian Events on 30 May
- 1778 – Voltaire, the French
philosopher who inspired India’s freedom thinkers, died. His works
influenced many Indian reformists in the 19th century.
- 1987 – Goa was officially declared a separate
Indian state, becoming the 25th state of the Indian Union.
- 2019 – Narendra Modi was sworn
in for his second term as Prime Minister of India, after a decisive
victory in the general elections.
🏞️ Assam & Northeast India on 30 May
- The formation of Goa as a state is
remembered as part of the greater movement for regional identity —
relevant to ongoing discussions in the Northeast about autonomy and
development.
- Events are organized in Assam
universities to reflect on Modi’s second-term policies, including
Northeast infrastructure and connectivity projects.
- Students take part in quizzes and
literary programs discussing global icons like Joan of Arc and
their impact on modern civil rights movements.
🎂 Notable Birthdays on 30 May
- Benny Goodman (1909) – American jazz clarinetist and
bandleader, known as the “King of Swing.”
- Mel Blanc (1908) – Voice behind famous cartoon
characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig.
- Countee Cullen (1903) – Prominent African-American poet
during the Harlem Renaissance.
🕊️ Notable Deaths on 30 May
- Joan of Arc (1431) – Executed at 19, later canonized
as a saint by the Catholic Church.
- Voltaire (1778) – Enlightenment-era writer and
thinker whose works inspired revolution and reform globally.
- Boris Pasternak (1960) – Russian author of Doctor
Zhivago, Nobel Prize winner in Literature.
💬 Quote of the Day
“Judge a man by
his questions rather than by his answers.”
— Voltaire
🧠 Did You Know?
- Goa, once a Portuguese colony, was
annexed by India in 1961 and achieved statehood on 30 May 1987.
- The Indian National Congress
and RSS ideologies were both influenced by European political
thought, including the works of Voltaire.
🧾 Closing Thoughts
30 May is a
reminder that the pursuit of truth, identity, and justice transcends borders
and eras. From historic martyrdom to modern governance, this date speaks of
courage, change, and intellectual legacy.
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