Historical Events
- NBA owners begin the second player lockout in 12 years, shortening the season by 16 games before a salary agreement was reached
Famous Weddings
- Prince Albert of Monaco marries South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock in the Throne Room, Prince's Palace, Monaco
Famous Divorces
Patricia Arquette
"Medium" actress Patricia Arquette (40) divorces actor Thomas Jane (39) due to irreconcilable differences after 5 years of marriage
Scarlett Johansson & Ryan Reynolds
Actor Ryan Reynolds (34) and actress Scarlett Johansson (26) divorce due to irreconcilable differences after two years of marriage
- Ann Serano Lopez divorces actor and talk show host George Lopez (49) due to irreconcilable differences
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Journalist and executive producer Maria Shriver (55) divorces Hollywood action film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger (63) due to irreconcilable differences after 25 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Leslie Brooks, American actress (b. 1922)
2011 Highlights
About July 1, 2011
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rolling In The Deep - Adele
#1 Song: Don't Wanna Go Home - Jason Derulo
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