Orthodox Feast: Congregation of Saint John the Baptist, the Forerunner
1869 - Birth of historian, literary critic and poet Stefan Orasanu (d. Nov. 12, 1903)
1872 - Birth of sculptor Frederic Storck (d. Dec. 26, 1942)
1902 - Birth of geologist Nicolae S. Petrulian, member of the Romanian Academy (d. Nov. 9, 1983)
1917 - The National Committee of Romanians emigrated from Austro-Hungary, headed by Vasile Lucaciu and Octavian Goga, is created in Iasi. The 12-member committee signed the Declaration of war against Austro-Hungary
1918 - Birth of Ion Frunzetti, poet, essayist, art critic and translator (d. Sept. 11, 1985)
1936 - Birth of actress Ioana Bulca.
1940 - Death of politician and lawyer Grigore Trancu-Iasi (b. Oct. 23, 1874)