Famous Birthdays
- David John de Lloyd, Welsh musician and composer, born in Skewen, Wales (d. 1948)
- Jaroslav Hašek, Czech writer (The Good Soldier Švejk), born in Prague, Austria-Hungary (d. 1923)
Famous Deaths
Edouard Manet (1832-1883)
French impressionist painter (Olympia, The Luncheon on the Grass), dies of complications from syphilis at 51
1883 Highlights
About April 30, 1883
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
