On this day in history
July 2
American
1881Charles Guiteau shoots President James Garfield in a Washington train station; Garfield dies eleven weeks late…
Charles Guiteau shoots President James Garfield in a Washington train station; Garfield dies eleven weeks later.
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1937Amelia Earhart vanishes over the Pacific on her round the world flight.
Amelia Earhart vanishes over the Pacific on her round the world flight.
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1964Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act, outlawing segregation in public places.
Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act, outlawing segregation in public places.
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1776Congress votes for independence, two days before the Declaration is adopted.
Congress votes for independence, two days before the Declaration is adopted.
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World
2005Live 8 concerts play across the globe to pressure leaders on African poverty.
Live 8 concerts play across the globe to pressure leaders on African poverty.
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