This Day in History

July 2nd in History

First Zeppelin flight! In other news, the American colonies declare independence, rebelling slaves take over the Amistad, and Amelia Earhart sends her last message. Herman Hesse, Pierre Cardin, and Thurgood Marshall are born; Nostradamus, Ernest Hemingway, Betty Grable, and Jimmy Stewart die. Happy Azerbaijani Police Day!

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Quote of the Day

"Nothing is more distasteful to a man than to take the path that leads to himself."

Hermann Hesse, author born July 2, 1877