Historical Events
- First Battle of Newtonia (American Civil War), Newton County, Missouri
Event of Interest
Minister-President of Prussia Otto von Bismarck delivers his famous "Blood and Iron" speech on the unification of German territories
Famous Birthdays
- Georgy Eduardovich Konyus (Conus), Russian composer, and music theorist, born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1933)
Famous Deaths
- Isaac Peace Rodman, American banker and Brigadier General (Union Army), dies of injury at about 40
About September 30, 1862
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
