Historical Events
- A large mob estimated at 2,000, lynch two young black men Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith in Marion, Indiana
Election of Interest
Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King loses the election to Richard Bedford Bennett of the Conservative Party
Famous Birthdays
- Veljo Tormis, Estonian composer, specializing in choral music (Curse Upon Iron (Raua needmine)), born in Kuusalu, Estonia (d. 2017)
About August 7, 1930
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
