Historical Events
- Staten Island ferry "Westfield" burns, killing 100
- The Republic of Klipdrift is proclaimed by Transvaal President Andries Pretorius after the discovery of diamonds in South Africa in 1866 resulted in a flood of treasure hunters; ownership of the diamond fields was contested by the Boer republics
About July 30, 1870
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
