Famous Birthdays
- George Henry Thomas, American Major General (Union Army), born in Newsoms, Virginia (d. 1870)
- Lydia Moss Bradley, American bank president, philanthropist, and college founder (Bradley Polytechnic Institute), born in Vevay, Indiana (d. 1908)
About July 31, 1816
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 207 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
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