This is our day guide for Friday July 2nd 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
2002 - Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo around the world non-stop in a balloon.
1940 - Hitler orders an update of invasion plans for the Battle of Britain.
1925 - Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only elected Prime Minister is born.
1863 - Second day of the Battle of Gettysburg; the fallen are later commemorated in The Gettysburg Address.
1644 - The Battle of Marston Moor, the bloodiest of the Civil War, occurred near York Castle. On the way to battle, Prince Rupert's troops muster at Didsbury, South Manchester.
