What Happened on July 2, 2016

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 WieselElie 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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
  • UK #1 Song: One Dance - Drake Ft. Wizkid & Kyla