Historical Events
- Denmark Vesey (aka Telemaque), accused of planning a slave rebellion in South Carolina, dies by hanging at approximately 55
Famous Birthdays
- Douglas Strutt Galton, English engineer (rails/trains), born in Hadzor House, Worcestershire, England (d. 1899)
Famous Deaths
- Denmark Vesey, American carpenter and ex-slave who planned an unsuccessful slave revolt in Charleston, South Carolina, hanged with 5 others at Blake's Landing, Charleston, South Carolina at about 55
1822 Highlights
About July 2, 1822
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 200 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
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