Historical Events
- A settlement is reached allowing former NBA franchise the Seattle SuperSonics to move to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; new owner Clay Bennett agrees to pay City of Seattle $45 million to wriggle out of last 2 years of KeyArena lease
- Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other FARC hostages are rescued by the Colombian armed forces.
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Spriggs, English-Born Actress (b. 1929)
- Natasha Shneider, Russian musician (Eleven), dies at 52
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About July 2, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
#1 Song: Closer - Ne-Yo
