Historical Events
Meeting of Interest
British PM Churchill meets Major General Bernard Montgomery
- Dutch PM Colijn publishes "Borders of 2 Worlds" (German victory)
- Indian independence leader Subhas Chandra Bose is arrested and detained in Calcutta
- Lake Washington (Seattle) Floating bridge dedicated
Famous Birthdays
- Ken Clarke [Kenneth Harry Clarke], British Conservative politician, born in Nottinghamshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Ben Turpin, American comic (Saps at Sea, His New Job), dies at 65
- Bertram Shapleigh, composer, dies at 69
About July 2, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
