What Happened on September 30, 1862

Historical Events

  • First Battle of Newtonia (American Civil War), Newton County, Missouri

Blood and Iron

Minister-President of Prussia Otto von Bismarck delivers his famous "Blood and Iron" speech on the unification of German territories

Famous Birthdays

  • Georgy Eduardovich Konyus (Conus), Russian composer, and music theorist, born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1933)

Famous Deaths

  • Isaac Peace Rodman, American banker and Brigadier General (Union Army), dies of injury at about 40
Died in 1862 1862 Highlights

About September 30, 1862

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra