1998⚡ Event
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets published
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling, the second novel of the Harry Potter series, was published.
literaturearts
What Happened on July 2?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 2 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Historical Events on July 2(5)
2008⚡ Event
Jerusalem vehicular attack
An Arab man rammed a loader into traffic in Jerusalem, killing three people and injuring 40 others.
warpolitics
2013⚡ Event
IAU names Pluto moons
The International Astronomical Union announced that the fourth and fifth moons of Pluto to be discovered would be named Kerberos and Styx, respectively.
sciencespace
2013⚡ Event
Aceh earthquake
A Mw 6.1 strike-slip earthquake in the Indonesian province of Aceh killed at least 35 people and injured 276 others.
disasterscience
2020⚡ Event
Hpakant jade mine disaster
A landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant killed 175–200 miners, the deadliest mining accident in Burmese history.
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Famous Birthdays on July 2(5)
Notable Deaths on July 2(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Lee Iacocca
Lee Iacocca, a prominent American automotive executive, died.
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2020🕊️ Death
Ángela Jeria
Ángela Jeria, a Chilean archaeologist and human rights activist, died.
politicsscience
2020🕊️ Death
Byron Bernstein
Byron Bernstein, an American Twitch streamer, died.
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July 2 in History
July 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1998 to the present day.
Major Events on July 2
Among the most notable events on July 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets published (1998), Jerusalem vehicular attack (2008), IAU names Pluto moons (2013). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 2
Notable figures born on July 2 include Vince Staples, Henrik Kristoffersen, Derrick White. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 2
Remembered figures who died on July 2 include Lee Iacocca, Ángela Jeria, Byron Bernstein. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 2?
- July 2 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on July 2?
- One of the most notable events on July 2 is: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets published.
- Who was born on July 2?
- Famous figures born on July 2 include Vince Staples, Henrik Kristoffersen, Derrick White.
- How many historical events happened on July 2?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 2, spanning centuries of world history.
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