Historical Events
- Battle of Ladysmith, Natal: Boers defeat the British, leading to the Siege of Ladysmith
Event of Interest
British Morning Post reporter Winston Churchill reaches Capetown
Famous Birthdays
- Ernst Herman van Rappard, Dutch SS officer and founder (NSNAP), born in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Dutch East Indies (d. 1953)
Famous Deaths
- William Henry Webb, American industrialist and philanthropist, dies at 83
About October 30, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
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