While not necessarily specific to this date, an interesting statistic occurred from May 30th to the beginning of fall in 1588. During this time period, the sea claimed 50 ships of the Spanish Armada, killing 4000 men. The sea claimed more Spanish ships than the English did during that time period.

THURSDAY'S WEATHER EXTREMES:
HIGHEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F).........................116 Death Valley, Calif.
HIGHEST HEAT INDEX (DEGREES F)..........................116 Owensboro, Ky.
LOWEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F)..........................36 West Yellowstone, Mont.
LOWEST WIND CHILL (DEGREES F)...........................20 Barrow, Alaska
HIGHEST WIND GUST (MPH).................................68 Winner, S.D.
HIGHEST PRECIPITATION (INCHES)..........................4.28 Ocean City, Md.