What Happened on July 1, 2017

Historical Events

  • Brazilian police arrest drug kingpin Luiz Carlos da Rocha in Sorriso
  • Canada celebrates 150 years since its formation
  • Ethiopian politician, Tedros Adhanom takes office as first African Director-General of the World Health Organization
  • Mexican police kill 19 gunmen in drug-related shootout in northern state of Sinaloa
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Famous Deaths

  • Heathcote Williams [John Henly Heathcote Williams], British poet, actor and political activist, dies at 75
  • Norman Dorsen, American lawyer, human rights advocate and president of the American Civil Liberties Union, dies of complications from a stroke at 86

About July 1, 2017

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

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