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  • Aachen, East Francia
    Monday Jul 2, 936
    Holy Roman Empire

    Otto I king of Aachen (Germany (East Francia))

    Aachen, East Francia
    Monday Jul 2, 936

    Henry died in 936, but his descendants, the Liudolfing (or Ottonian) dynasty, would continue to rule the Eastern kingdom for roughly a century. Upon Henry the Fowler's death, Otto, his son and designated successor, was elected King in Aachen in 936. He overcame a series of revolts from a younger brother and from several dukes. After that, the king managed to control the appointment of dukes and often also employed bishops in administrative affairs.




  • Zborov, Ukraine
    Monday Jul 2, 1917
    World War 1

    Czechoslovak Legon defeated Austro-Hungarian Army in Zborov

    Zborov, Ukraine
    Monday Jul 2, 1917

    Czechoslovak Legion saw action for the first time on July 2, 1917. That’s when a detachment of 3,500 from the unit stormed the Austrian trenches at Zborov in present-day Ukraine. Czechoslovak Legion troops defeated the Austro-Hungarian army at the Ukrainian village of Zborov.




  • France
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1940
    Charles de Gaulle

    Prime Minister Pétain moved the government to Vichy

    France
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1940

    Prime Minister Pétain moved the government to Vichy (2 July) and had the National Assembly (10 July) vote to dissolve itself and give him dictatorial powers, making the beginning of his Révolution Nationale (National Revolution) intended to "reorient" French society. This was the dawn of the Vichy regime.




  • New Caledonia
    Friday Jul 2, 1943
    Richard Nixon

    Marine Aircraft Group 25

    New Caledonia
    Friday Jul 2, 1943

    Seeking more excitement, he requested sea duty and on July 2, 1943 was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 25 and the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command (SCAT), supporting the logistics of operations in the South Pacific Theater.




  • Lushan, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
    Thursday Jul 2, 1959
    Mao Zedong

    The Lushan Conference

    Lushan, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
    Thursday Jul 2, 1959

    At the Lushan Conference in July/August 1959, several ministers expressed concern that the Great Leap Forward had not proved as successful as planned. The most direct of these was Minister of Defence and Korean War veteran General Peng Dehuai. Following Peng's criticism of the Great Leap Forward, Mao orchestrated a purge of Peng and his supporters, stifling criticism of the Great Leap policies. Senior officials who reported the truth of the famine to Mao were branded as "right opportunists."




  • U.S.
    Thursday Jul 2, 1964
    W. E. B. Du Bois

    Civil Rights Act of 1964

    U.S.
    Thursday Jul 2, 1964

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964, embodying many of the reforms Du Bois had campaigned for his entire life, was enacted almost a year after his death.




  • Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 1984
    3D printing

    American entrepreneur Bill Masters filed a patent

    Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 1984

    On July 2, 1984, American entrepreneur Bill Masters filed a patent for his Computer Automated Manufacturing Process and System (US 4665492).


  • Mehran, Ilam Province, Iran
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1986
    Iran–Iraq War

    Recapturing Muhran

    Mehran, Ilam Province, Iran
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1986

    Iran Succeeded To recaptur The city of Muhran by 3 July 1986.


  • Strait of Hormuz, near Qeshm Island, Iran
    Saturday Jul 2, 1988
    Iran–Iraq War

    Iran Air Flight 655

    Strait of Hormuz, near Qeshm Island, Iran
    Saturday Jul 2, 1988

    the USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655, killing 290 passengers and crew. The lack of international sympathy disturbed the Iranian leadership, and they came to the conclusion that the United States was on the verge of waging a full-scale war against them, and that Iraq was on the verge of unleashing its entire chemical arsenal upon their cities.


  • Kosovo
    Monday Jul 2, 1990
    Kosovo War

    Kosovo Assembly declared Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia

    Kosovo
    Monday Jul 2, 1990

    On 2 July, 114 ethnic Albanian delegates of the 180-member Kosovo Assembly declared Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia.


  • Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    Ten-Day War (Slovenian Independence War)

    TO mounted successful attacks on border crossings

    Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991

    The Slovenian TO mounted successful attacks on border crossings at Šentilj, Gornja Radgona, Fernetiči and Gorjansko, overrunning them and taking a number of YPA troops prisoner.


  • Domžale, Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    11:37:00 AM
    Ten-Day War (Slovenian Independence War)

    Domžale radio transmitter was attacked

    Domžale, Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    11:37:00 AM

    The heaviest fighting of the war to date took place during 2 July. The Domžale radio transmitter was attacked at (11:37 local time) and heavily damaged by two YPA Mig-21 planes.


  • Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    09:00:00 PM
    Ten-Day War (Slovenian Independence War)

    The Slovenian Presidency announced a unilateral ceasefire

    Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    09:00:00 PM

    At 21:00, the Slovenian Presidency announced a unilateral ceasefire. However, this was rejected by the YPA leadership, which vowed to "take control" and crush Slovenian resistance.


  • Philippines
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997
    1997 Asian financial crisis

    Crisis is triggered

    Philippines
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997

    Thailand triggered the crisis on 2 July and on 3 July, the Bangko Sentral intervened to defend the peso, raising the overnight rate from 15% to 32% at the onset of the Asian crisis in mid-July 1997.


  • Thailand
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997
    1997 Asian financial crisis

    Float the Baht

    Thailand
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997

    Thailand lacked the foreign reserves to support the USD–Baht currency peg, and the Thai government was eventually forced to float the Baht, on 2 July 1997, allowing the value of the Baht to be set by the currency market. This caused a chain reaction of events, eventually culminating into a region-wide crisis.


  • Dili, Timor-Leste
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000
    Xanana Gusmão

    2nd Marriage

    Dili, Timor-Leste
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000

    In 2000, he married Australian Kirsty Sword, with whom he had three sons: Alexandre, Kay Olok and Daniel.


  • Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000
    Zinedine Zidane

    UEFA Euro 2000

    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000

    UEFA Euro 2000 Final was a football match played on 2 July 2000 at Feijenoord Stadion in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to determine the winner of UEFA Euro 2000. France won the match, defeating Italy 2–1.


  • Guaviare, Colombia
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008
    Colombian conflict

    Operation Jaque

    Guaviare, Colombia
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008

    On July 2, 2008, the Colombian armed forces launched Operation Jaque that resulted in the freedom of 15 political hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate Íngrid Betancourt, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, and Keith Stansell, three American military contractors employed by Northrop Grumman and 11 Colombian military and police. Two FARC members were arrested. This trick to the FARC was presented by the Colombian government as a proof that the guerrilla organisation and influence is declining.


  • Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008
    Warren Buffett

    Obama's Campaign

    Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008

    On July 2, 2008, Buffett attended a $28,500 per plate fundraiser for Obama's campaign in Chicago.


  • London, England, United Kingdom
    Monday Jul 2, 2012
    Uber

    Uber launches in London

    London, England, United Kingdom
    Monday Jul 2, 2012

    Uber launches in London, United Kingdom.


  • U.S.
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
    Marvel Studios

    Disney purchased the distribution rights to Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America

    U.S.
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2013

    On July 2, 2013, Disney purchased the distribution rights to Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger from Paramount.


  • Israel
    Saturday Jul 2, 2016
    Mark Zuckerberg

    Accused by Israeli cabinet minister

    Israel
    Saturday Jul 2, 2016

    On July 2, 2016, Israeli cabinet minister Gilad Erdan accused Zuckerberg of having some responsibility for deadly attacks by Palestinians against Israelis.


  • U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 2018
    Best Buy

    Best Buy announced it was cutting the amount of store space devoted to selling physical music

    U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 2018

    On July 2, 2018, Best Buy announced it was cutting the amount of store space devoted to selling physical music, citing the popularity of streaming services as having reduced sales.


  • Ostend district, Frankfurt, Germany
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019
    Christine Lagarde

    Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank

    Ostend district, Frankfurt, Germany
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019

    On 2 July 2019, Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank (ECB).


  • Brazil
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019
    Lionel Messi

    2019 Copa América semi-final

    Brazil
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019

    Following Argentina's 2–0 defeat to hosts Brazil in the semi-finals on 2 July, Messi was critical of the refereeing during the match.


  • New York, U.S.
    Friday Jul 2, 2021
    Lady Gaga

    Unplugged

    New York, U.S.
    Friday Jul 2, 2021

    To promote it, Gaga performed with Bennett in New York City for MTV Unplugged, on July 2.


  • Husum
    Saturday Jul 2, 1746

    Hardenack Zinck Birth

    Husum
    Saturday Jul 2, 1746

    Hardenack Otto Conrad Zinck was born in Husum, Germany in1746.


  • Modena
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1698

    Francesco III d'Este Birth

    Modena
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1698

    The Duke of Modena and Reggio, Francesco III d'Este, was born in Modena.


  • Kreenheinstetten
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    Abraham a Santa Clara Birth

    Kreenheinstetten
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    The German Augustinian friar and preacher, Abraham a Santa Clara, was born in Germany.


  • North Yorkshire
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    Battle of Marston Moor

    North Yorkshire
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    The Battle of Marston Moor was fought in North Yorkshire between Parliamentary forces and royalists.


  • Aachen, East Francia
    Monday Jul 2, 936
    Holy Roman Empire

    Otto I king of Aachen (Germany (East Francia))

    Aachen, East Francia
    Monday Jul 2, 936

    Henry died in 936, but his descendants, the Liudolfing (or Ottonian) dynasty, would continue to rule the Eastern kingdom for roughly a century. Upon Henry the Fowler's death, Otto, his son and designated successor, was elected King in Aachen in 936. He overcame a series of revolts from a younger brother and from several dukes. After that, the king managed to control the appointment of dukes and often also employed bishops in administrative affairs.


  • Zborov, Ukraine
    Monday Jul 2, 1917
    World War 1

    Czechoslovak Legon defeated Austro-Hungarian Army in Zborov

    Zborov, Ukraine
    Monday Jul 2, 1917

    Czechoslovak Legion saw action for the first time on July 2, 1917. That’s when a detachment of 3,500 from the unit stormed the Austrian trenches at Zborov in present-day Ukraine. Czechoslovak Legion troops defeated the Austro-Hungarian army at the Ukrainian village of Zborov.


  • France
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1940
    Charles de Gaulle

    Prime Minister Pétain moved the government to Vichy

    France
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1940

    Prime Minister Pétain moved the government to Vichy (2 July) and had the National Assembly (10 July) vote to dissolve itself and give him dictatorial powers, making the beginning of his Révolution Nationale (National Revolution) intended to "reorient" French society. This was the dawn of the Vichy regime.


  • New Caledonia
    Friday Jul 2, 1943
    Richard Nixon

    Marine Aircraft Group 25

    New Caledonia
    Friday Jul 2, 1943

    Seeking more excitement, he requested sea duty and on July 2, 1943 was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 25 and the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command (SCAT), supporting the logistics of operations in the South Pacific Theater.


  • Lushan, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
    Thursday Jul 2, 1959
    Mao Zedong

    The Lushan Conference

    Lushan, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
    Thursday Jul 2, 1959

    At the Lushan Conference in July/August 1959, several ministers expressed concern that the Great Leap Forward had not proved as successful as planned. The most direct of these was Minister of Defence and Korean War veteran General Peng Dehuai. Following Peng's criticism of the Great Leap Forward, Mao orchestrated a purge of Peng and his supporters, stifling criticism of the Great Leap policies. Senior officials who reported the truth of the famine to Mao were branded as "right opportunists."


  • U.S.
    Thursday Jul 2, 1964
    W. E. B. Du Bois

    Civil Rights Act of 1964

    U.S.
    Thursday Jul 2, 1964

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964, embodying many of the reforms Du Bois had campaigned for his entire life, was enacted almost a year after his death.


  • Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 1984
    3D printing

    American entrepreneur Bill Masters filed a patent

    Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 1984

    On July 2, 1984, American entrepreneur Bill Masters filed a patent for his Computer Automated Manufacturing Process and System (US 4665492).


  • Mehran, Ilam Province, Iran
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1986
    Iran–Iraq War

    Recapturing Muhran

    Mehran, Ilam Province, Iran
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1986

    Iran Succeeded To recaptur The city of Muhran by 3 July 1986.


  • Strait of Hormuz, near Qeshm Island, Iran
    Saturday Jul 2, 1988
    Iran–Iraq War

    Iran Air Flight 655

    Strait of Hormuz, near Qeshm Island, Iran
    Saturday Jul 2, 1988

    the USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655, killing 290 passengers and crew. The lack of international sympathy disturbed the Iranian leadership, and they came to the conclusion that the United States was on the verge of waging a full-scale war against them, and that Iraq was on the verge of unleashing its entire chemical arsenal upon their cities.


  • Kosovo
    Monday Jul 2, 1990
    Kosovo War

    Kosovo Assembly declared Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia

    Kosovo
    Monday Jul 2, 1990

    On 2 July, 114 ethnic Albanian delegates of the 180-member Kosovo Assembly declared Kosovo an independent republic within Yugoslavia.


  • Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    Ten-Day War (Slovenian Independence War)

    TO mounted successful attacks on border crossings

    Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991

    The Slovenian TO mounted successful attacks on border crossings at Šentilj, Gornja Radgona, Fernetiči and Gorjansko, overrunning them and taking a number of YPA troops prisoner.


  • Domžale, Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    11:37:00 AM
    Ten-Day War (Slovenian Independence War)

    Domžale radio transmitter was attacked

    Domžale, Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    11:37:00 AM

    The heaviest fighting of the war to date took place during 2 July. The Domžale radio transmitter was attacked at (11:37 local time) and heavily damaged by two YPA Mig-21 planes.


  • Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    09:00:00 PM
    Ten-Day War (Slovenian Independence War)

    The Slovenian Presidency announced a unilateral ceasefire

    Slovenia
    Tuesday Jul 2, 1991
    09:00:00 PM

    At 21:00, the Slovenian Presidency announced a unilateral ceasefire. However, this was rejected by the YPA leadership, which vowed to "take control" and crush Slovenian resistance.


  • Philippines
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997
    1997 Asian financial crisis

    Crisis is triggered

    Philippines
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997

    Thailand triggered the crisis on 2 July and on 3 July, the Bangko Sentral intervened to defend the peso, raising the overnight rate from 15% to 32% at the onset of the Asian crisis in mid-July 1997.


  • Thailand
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997
    1997 Asian financial crisis

    Float the Baht

    Thailand
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1997

    Thailand lacked the foreign reserves to support the USD–Baht currency peg, and the Thai government was eventually forced to float the Baht, on 2 July 1997, allowing the value of the Baht to be set by the currency market. This caused a chain reaction of events, eventually culminating into a region-wide crisis.


  • Dili, Timor-Leste
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000
    Xanana Gusmão

    2nd Marriage

    Dili, Timor-Leste
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000

    In 2000, he married Australian Kirsty Sword, with whom he had three sons: Alexandre, Kay Olok and Daniel.


  • Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000
    Zinedine Zidane

    UEFA Euro 2000

    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Sunday Jul 2, 2000

    UEFA Euro 2000 Final was a football match played on 2 July 2000 at Feijenoord Stadion in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to determine the winner of UEFA Euro 2000. France won the match, defeating Italy 2–1.


  • Guaviare, Colombia
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008
    Colombian conflict

    Operation Jaque

    Guaviare, Colombia
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008

    On July 2, 2008, the Colombian armed forces launched Operation Jaque that resulted in the freedom of 15 political hostages, including former Colombian presidential candidate Íngrid Betancourt, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, and Keith Stansell, three American military contractors employed by Northrop Grumman and 11 Colombian military and police. Two FARC members were arrested. This trick to the FARC was presented by the Colombian government as a proof that the guerrilla organisation and influence is declining.


  • Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008
    Warren Buffett

    Obama's Campaign

    Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
    Wednesday Jul 2, 2008

    On July 2, 2008, Buffett attended a $28,500 per plate fundraiser for Obama's campaign in Chicago.


  • London, England, United Kingdom
    Monday Jul 2, 2012
    Uber

    Uber launches in London

    London, England, United Kingdom
    Monday Jul 2, 2012

    Uber launches in London, United Kingdom.


  • U.S.
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
    Marvel Studios

    Disney purchased the distribution rights to Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America

    U.S.
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2013

    On July 2, 2013, Disney purchased the distribution rights to Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger from Paramount.


  • Israel
    Saturday Jul 2, 2016
    Mark Zuckerberg

    Accused by Israeli cabinet minister

    Israel
    Saturday Jul 2, 2016

    On July 2, 2016, Israeli cabinet minister Gilad Erdan accused Zuckerberg of having some responsibility for deadly attacks by Palestinians against Israelis.


  • U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 2018
    Best Buy

    Best Buy announced it was cutting the amount of store space devoted to selling physical music

    U.S.
    Monday Jul 2, 2018

    On July 2, 2018, Best Buy announced it was cutting the amount of store space devoted to selling physical music, citing the popularity of streaming services as having reduced sales.


  • Ostend district, Frankfurt, Germany
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019
    Christine Lagarde

    Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank

    Ostend district, Frankfurt, Germany
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019

    On 2 July 2019, Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank (ECB).


  • Brazil
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019
    Lionel Messi

    2019 Copa América semi-final

    Brazil
    Tuesday Jul 2, 2019

    Following Argentina's 2–0 defeat to hosts Brazil in the semi-finals on 2 July, Messi was critical of the refereeing during the match.


  • New York, U.S.
    Friday Jul 2, 2021
    Lady Gaga

    Unplugged

    New York, U.S.
    Friday Jul 2, 2021

    To promote it, Gaga performed with Bennett in New York City for MTV Unplugged, on July 2.


  • Husum
    Saturday Jul 2, 1746

    Hardenack Zinck Birth

    Husum
    Saturday Jul 2, 1746

    Hardenack Otto Conrad Zinck was born in Husum, Germany in1746.


  • Modena
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1698

    Francesco III d'Este Birth

    Modena
    Wednesday Jul 2, 1698

    The Duke of Modena and Reggio, Francesco III d'Este, was born in Modena.


  • Kreenheinstetten
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    Abraham a Santa Clara Birth

    Kreenheinstetten
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    The German Augustinian friar and preacher, Abraham a Santa Clara, was born in Germany.


  • North Yorkshire
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    Battle of Marston Moor

    North Yorkshire
    Saturday Jul 2, 1644

    The Battle of Marston Moor was fought in North Yorkshire between Parliamentary forces and royalists.


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