Famous Birthdays
- Carle David Tolmé Runge, German mathematician and physicist, born in Bremen, Germany (d. 1927)
Famous Deaths
- Gilbert Abbott à Beckett, English writer (b. 1811)
- John Ross, Scottish naval officer and Artic explorer (he rediscovered Baffin Bay), dies at 79
1856 Highlights
About August 30, 1856
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 167 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
