Famous Birthdays
- Henry Moore, English artist and sculptor (known for Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae), born in Castleford (d. 1986)
Famous Deaths
Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898)
German chancellor (1866-90) who helped unify Germany, dies at 83
About July 30, 1898
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo