Historical Events
James Garfield Shot
US President James Garfield shot by Charles Guiteau a disappointed office-seeker; Garfield dies 79 days later
Famous Birthdays
- Royal H. Weller, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1929)
About July 2, 1881
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
