30 July 1916 July 30, 2014 Author: Staff Black Tom Island explosion, an act of sabotage by German agents, occurs in Jersey City, New Jersey. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry." Rita Rudner — Click here for more from Rita Rudner Related posts: 18 December 1916 21 February 1916 25 April 1916 7 October 1916 21 November 1916 25 April 1916 20 November 1969 17 July 1996 30 July 1971 30 July 1865 Categories: History Tags: 1916, 30 July