Historical Events
- Great Britain declares war on Spain: War of Jenkins' Ear [NS=Oct 19]
Famous Birthdays
- Grigory Potemkin, Russian military leader, statesman and favorite of Catherine the Great, born in Chizhovo near Smolensk (d. 1791)
About October 30, 1739
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 284 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio