1. The first atomic bomb test took place on May 30, 1945, at the Trinity site in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The successful test marked a major historical milestone in the development of nuclear weapons and led to the end of World War II less than two months later.

2. On May 30, 1630, the Spanish established the Santa Fe de San Francisco mission in what is now Santa Fe. The mission was part of a broader effort by the Spanish to establish a presence in what is now New Mexico and convert the indigenous population to Christianity.

3. May 30, 1879 is the date that the New Mexico Constitution was adopted, making New Mexico the 47th state in the United States. The constitution established the framework for the state government and its relationship with the federal government.

4. In 1984, on May 30th, the inaugural National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event has since grown into one of the largest and most popular food and drink festivals in the United States, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

5. On May 30, 1917, legendary artist Georgia O'Keeffe arrived in New Mexico for the first time. She would make the state her permanent home just a few years later and produce some of her most notable works there, including her iconic paintings of the New Mexico landscape and its distinctive skies.