Famous Birthdays
- C. T. Vivian, American civil rights activist, worked with Martin Luther King, born in Boonville, Missouri (d. 2020)
- Christopher Shaw, British composer, born in London, England (d. 1995)
- William H. Gass, American novelist and philosopher (Omensetter's Luck), born in Fargo, North Dakota (d. 2017)
About July 30, 1924
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo