On this date in history:

In 1776, the Second Continental Congress formally adopted a resolution for independence from Britain.

In 1788, it was announced in the U.S. Congress that the new Constitution ...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- Writer Hermann Hesse in 1877
- King Olav V of Norway in 1903
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in 1908
- musician/actor Ken Curtis in 1916
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Today is Tuesday, July 2, the 184th day of 2024 with 182 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Mercury, Saturn and Venus.

On July 2nd, 1900, the first zeppelin flight took place on Lake Constance in Germany.

A thought for the day: "Animals are such agreeable friends -- they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms. -- American author George Eliot

On this date in history:

In 1847, the first U.S. postage stamps were issued.

In 1859, the first intercollegiate baseball game was played in Pittsfield, Mass., and it was a high-scoring contest. ...Read More