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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1821, Charles Tupper, Canadian physician and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Canada (died 1915) was born. In 1876, Harriet Brooks, Canadian physicist and academic (died 1933) was born. In 1881, Charles J. Guiteau shoots and fatally wounds U.S. President James A. Garfield (who will die of complications from his wounds on September 19). In 1903, Olav V of Norway (died 1991) was born. In 1914, Ethelreda Leopold, American actress (died 1988) was born. In 1933, Kenny Wharram, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2017) was born. In 1933, Peter Desbarats, Canadian journalist, author, and playwright (died 2014) was born. In 1975, Éric Dazé, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1979, Joe Thornton, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1986, Rodrigo Rojas and Carmen Gloria Quintana are burnt alive during a street demonstration against the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in Chile. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Canada: Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Landed on His Face While Sleeping

Latestly.com

July 2, 2026

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An 11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his nose and mouth while he slept. With no visible bite marks, the family did not seek immediate treatment. Doctors say rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms begin.

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