Historical Events
- Indian Wars: Chief Pocatello of the Shoshone tribe signs the Treaty of Box Elder, promising to stop harassing the emigrant trails in southern Idaho and northern Utah
"Eye-for-Eye" Order
President Abraham Lincoln issues "eye-for-eye" order to shoot a rebel prisoner for every black prisoner shot
Famous Birthdays
Henry Ford (1863-1947)
American industrialist and auto maker (Ford Model T), born in Dearborn Township, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- George Crockett Strong, US Union gen-mjr, dies of injuries at 29
Died in 1863 1863 Highlights
About July 30, 1863
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
