Historical Events
- FIFA Confederations Cup: Germany defeats Chile 1-0 to win for the 1st time at Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Sports History
Home town underdog Jeff Horn upsets Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines on points in a highly controversial WBO welterweight title fight in Brisbane, Australia
Event of Interest
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie causes an uproar by having a day at the beach during his government's shutdown of the beaches
Film & TV History
US President Donald Trump tweets edited wrestling video of himself attacking news network 'CNN'
- US Senior Open Men's Golf, Salem CC: Kenny Perry wins by 2 strokes ahead of Kirk Triplett for his 2nd US Senior title
- Women's PGA Championship, Olympia Fields CC: American Danielle Kang scores her first professional win, 1 stroke ahead of defending champion Brooke Henderson of Canada
- World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo over (4 deaths)
Famous Deaths
- Tatiana Zatulovskaya, Israeli chess player (Women's Soviet Chess Championship 1960, 62, 63), dies at 81
- Vladislav Rastorotsky, Soviet gymnastics coach, dies at 84
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About July 2, 2017
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber