Today in History for July 2nd - Continental Congress votes to break away from Britain; Civil Rights Act signed; Amelia Earhart disappears; President ....

Associated Press

Published on 1 Jul 2017

Highlights of this day in history: Continental Congress votes to break away from Britain; Civil Rights Act signed; Amelia Earhart disappears; President James Garfield shot; Author Ernest Hemingway commits suicide; Actor Jimmy Stewart dies. (July 2)

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