What Happened on July 2, 2015

Historical Events

  • 62 people are killed after the Kim Nirvana ferry capsizes off the coast of the Philippines
  • BP agrees to compensate US government & gulf states $18.7 billion for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Famous Deaths

  • Charlie Sanders, American football player (Detroit Lions), dies at 68
  • Slavko Avsenik, Slovenian polka and Oberkrain ethnic accordionist, piano player, and composer (Avsenik Brothers Ensemble), dies at 85
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About July 2, 2015

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth
  • UK #1 Song: Not Letting Go - Tinie Tempah Ft. Jess Glynne