Historical Events
- Atlético Madrid sign Portugal forward Joao Felix for €126m (£113m) from Benfica in the fifth most expensive transfer in football history
- Heavy monsoon rains strike Mumbai and surrounding Maharashtra state in India killing at least 43, worst flooding in a decade
- Italian David-Maria Sassoli chosen as new European Parliament President
- More than a million people ordered to evacuate Japanese island of Kyushu amid warnings of mudslides after 1,000mm (39in) of rainfall
- US produces the most waste per head globally and recycles the least at 35% according to new research by Verisk Maplecroft, Germany recycles the most at 68%
Famous Deaths
- Arte Johnson, American comedian (Laugh-in, Don't Call Me Charlie), dies at 90
- Duncan Lamont, Scottish jazz and session trumpet and saxophone player, arranger, and songwriter ("I Told You So"), dies at 87
About July 3, 2019
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: I Don't Care - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
