Historical Events
- Large lorry bomb in Baghdad kills at least 125 people and wounds 150, Islamic State claims responsibility
Famous Deaths
- Caroline Aherne, British comedienne, writer and actress (The Royale Family), dies of cancer at 52
Elie Wiesel (1928-2016)
Jewish Auschwitz survivor and author (Night), Nobel Prize winner 1986, dies at 87
- Michael Cimino, American director (The Deer Hunter), dies at 77
- Michel Rocard, French politician, Prime Minister of France (1988-91), dies at 85
- Patrick Manning, Trinidad and Tobago politician, Prime Minister (1991-95, 2001-10), dies at 69
2016 Highlights
About July 2, 2016
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer