Historical Events
General Mobilization
After initial reluctance, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia is persuaded to decree a general mobilization in response to Austria-Hungary's mobilization a few days earlier; 'Think of the thousands and thousands of men who will be sent to their deaths!' he claims
- French troops withdraw 10 km from German border
John French Takes Command
John French appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin, MBE, TD, Irish journalist, author, sports official (6th President International Olympic Committee 1972-80), born in London, England (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Albert Trott, cricketer (3 Tests for Aus, 2 for Eng), commits suicide
- Jean Jaurès, leading socialist, assassinated in Paris
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About July 30, 1914
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
