🌍 Politics & World History

• 1776 – Continental Congress votes for independence.
  Delegates approved the resolution declaring the American colonies independent from Great Britain.
• 1881 – President James A. Garfield shot.
  James A. Garfield was mortally wounded in Washington, D.C.
• 1964 – Civil Rights Act signed.
  Lyndon B. Johnson signed the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law.

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🔬 Science & Technology

• 1937 – Amelia Earhart disappears.
  Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to fly around the world.
• 1997 – Pathfinder lands on Mars.
  Mars Pathfinder successfully landed on the Red Planet.

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🎭 Culture & the Arts

• 1900 – First Zeppelin flight preparations.
  Airship innovation captured the public imagination.
• 1985 – Live Aid final preparations.
  Musicians completed plans for the global charity concert.

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⚽ Sports

• 1932 – Wimbledon champions crowned.
  The tournament continued its tradition as tennis’ premier event.
• 2018 – Belgium defeats Japan.
  Belgium completed a dramatic comeback at the FIFA World Cup.

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🎂 Notable Birthdays – July 2

• 1877 – Hermann Hesse – Nobel Prize-winning author.
• 1906 – Hans Bethe – Nobel Prize-winning physicist.
• 1926 – Patrice Lumumba – Congolese leader.
• 1940 – Kenneth Clarke – Politician.
• 1986 – Lindsay Lohan – Actress.

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