events

The Black Tom explosion in New York Harbor kills four and destroys some $20,000,000 worth of military goods.

Historical image related to The Black Tom explosion in New York Harbor kills four and destroys some $20,000,000 worth of military goods. from July 30, 1916

Black Tom explosion

1916 sabotage and munitions explosion in New York Harbor

The Black Tom explosion was an act of arson by field agents of the Office of Naval Intelligence of the German Empire, to destroy U.S.-made munitions that were about to be shipped to the Allies during World War I. The explosions occurred on July 30, 1916, in New York Harbor,…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

July 30

Day of the year

July 30 is the 211th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 154 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)