Historical Events
- 1st British tram begins operating in Birkenhead
Famous Birthdays
- (Giuseppe) "Joe" Petrosino, Italian-American NYPD lieutenant and organized crime fighter, born in Padula, Campania, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (now Italy) (d. 1909)
- Isaac Levitan, Russian classical painter, born in Kybartai, Lithuania (d. 1900)
1860 Highlights
About August 30, 1860
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
