1914day.year
The new, and then the largest, Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
The ocean liner RMS Aquitania embarked on her maiden voyage, setting a new standard in luxury at sea.
On May 30, 1914, the RMS Aquitania, Cunard's largest ocean liner at the time, departed on her first voyage.
Weighing 45,647 tons, she would earn the nickname 'Ship Beautiful'.
Designed for speed and elegance, she featured lavish public rooms and state-of-the-art engines.
Her route between Liverpool and New York symbolized transatlantic luxury travel before WWI.
Aquitania served through both World Wars and remained in service until 1950.
Her launch marked the pinnacle of Edwardian maritime engineering.
1914
Cunard
ocean liner
RMS Aquitania
Liverpool
1959day.year
The Auckland Harbour Bridge, crossing the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, is officially opened by Governor-General Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham.
The Auckland Harbour Bridge in New Zealand was officially opened, linking the city with its northern suburbs.
On 30 May 1959, the Auckland Harbour Bridge officially opened, spanning the Waitematā Harbour between Auckland and the North Shore suburbs. The inauguration by Governor-General Charles Lyttelton marked the completion of a major infrastructure project to ease commuter traffic. The 1,020-metre-long steel arch bridge became one of New Zealand’s longest spans and earned the nickname “the Coat Hanger” due to its distinctive shape. Built to accommodate growing vehicle demand, it was later widened to carry additional lanes. Today, the bridge remains a vital transport link and an iconic symbol of Auckland’s urban development.
1959
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Waitemata Harbour
Auckland
Governor-General
Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham
1974day.year
The Airbus A300 passenger aircraft first enters service.
The Airbus A300, the first twin-engine wide-body passenger aircraft, begins commercial service, marking a milestone in aviation.
On 30 May 1974, the Airbus A300, developed by the European Airbus consortium, officially entered passenger service. As the world's first twin-engine wide-body airliner, it combined increased capacity with improved fuel efficiency. Its debut challenged established manufacturers and signaled Europe's emergence in the global aerospace industry. Innovative features included advanced high-bypass turbofan engines and a two-crew cockpit design. The A300 was quickly adopted on medium-haul routes by major airlines and paved the way for future wide-body models. This successful introduction laid the groundwork for Airbus's growth as a major competitor to Boeing.
1974
Airbus A300