What Happened on July 2, 2013

Historical Events

Event of Interest

16 people are killed and 200 are injured in protest clashes at Cairo University against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi

  • Reds pitcher Homer Bailey no-hits SF Giants 3-0 in Cincinnati, his second no-hitter in 10 months

Famous Weddings

  • Actor John Barrowman (46) weds longtime boyfriend Scott Gill in California

Famous Deaths

  • Anthony Llewellyn, Welsh-American scientist and NASA astronaut, dies at 80
  • Arlan Stangeland, American politician, dies at 83
  • Bengt Hallberg, Swedish jazz pianist and composer, dies at 80

Douglas Engelbart (1925-2013)

American computer scientist (computer mouse, Engelbart's Law), dies at 88

  • Fawzia Fuad, Egyptian princess who became Queen of Iran as the first wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, dies at 91
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights

About July 2, 2013

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
  • UK #1 Song: I Love It - Icona Pop Ft. Charli Xcx