July 2nd, 1897: Guglielmo Marconi obtained his patent for radio in London.
July 2nd, 1900: The first Zeppelin flight took place on Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen, Germany.
July 2nd, 1937: Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were last heard from over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first equatorial round-the-world flight.
July 2nd, 1962: The first Wal-Mart store opened in Rogers, Arkansas.
July 2nd, 1964: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting segregation in public places.
Driver Richard Petty turns 83 years old.
Actor/director Larry David turns 73 years old.
Pro wrestler Brett “The Hitman” Hart turns 63 years old.
Figure skater Johnny Weir turns 36 years old.
Actress Ashley Tisdale tuns 35 years old.
Actress Lindsay Lohan turns 34 years old.
Actress Margot Robbie turns 30 years old.
July 2nd is National Anisette Day.
