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
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
