Historical Events
- German saboteurs blow up a munitions plant on Black Tom Island, New Jersey
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Wilson, British-American actor, born in Preston, Lancashire, England (d. 2007)
- Robert van Spaendonck, Dutch resistance fighter, born in Tilburg, Netherlands (d. 1944)
Famous Deaths
- Albert Neisser, German physician who discovered the bacteria that cause gonorrhea and leprosy, dies of septicemia at 61
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About July 30, 1916
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
