1924, 30 May
Southern Rhodesia becomes a self-governing colony with the first meeting of its National Assembly.
1942, 30 May - World War II: East Africa
Sydney and Diego Suarez naval bases on Madagascar are shelled by Japanese submarines.
1946, 30 May
Seven Arab League states reject a call for further immigration by Jews into Palestine.
1967, 30 May
The Eastern region of Nigeria, Biafra, secedes from the country.
