Historical Events
- Aboriginal ritual uncovered in a cave in Cloggs Cave, Victoria, Australia, maybe humankind's oldest continuous cultural ritual spanning 500 generations and 12,000 years [1]
- Hurricane Beryl makes landfall on Grenada’s Carriacou Island winds of 150 mph - only known category 4 hurricane to occur in June [1]
Trump Immunity Case
US Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have immunity from prosecution for all official acts, substantially altering the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump [1]
Famous Deaths
- Ismail Kadare, Albanian author and poet known for "The General of the Dead Army", dies at 88 [1]
- Jack Rowell, English rugby union coach (England 1994-97 29 games; 8 x John Player/Pilkington Cups, 5 x League C'ships Bath RUFC), dies at 87
- Robert Towne (né Schwartz), American Academy Award-winning screenwriter (Chinatown: The Last Detail; Shampoo), and director (Personal Best; Tequila Sunrise), dies at 89 [1]
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About July 1, 2024
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
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