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What Happened on July 30, 1859

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Louis Smith, American physicist who made the first X-ray photograph, born in Greensboro, North Carolina (d. 1951)
  • Henry Lunn, English humanitarian and religious leader, born in Horncastle, Lincolnshire (d. 1939)

About July 30, 1859

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 165 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo