Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain, although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not adopted until July 4. In 1820, George Law Curry, American publisher and politician, 5th Governor of the Oregon Territory (died 1878) was born. In 1821, Charles Tupper, Canadian physician and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Canada (died 1915) was born. In 1903, Olav V of Norway (died 1991) was born. In 1933, Kenny Wharram, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2017) was born. In 1955, Edward Lawson, English soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1873) passed away. In 1988, Vibert Douglas, Canadian astronomer and astrophysicist (born 1894) passed away. In 2005, The Live 8 benefit concerts takes place in the G8 states and in South Africa. More than 1,000 musicians perform and are broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks. In 2020, Byron Bernstein, American Twitch streamer (born 1989) passed away. In 2024, A stampede during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh, India, leaves at least 121 people dead and 150 others injured. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

WATCH LIVE: Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted

Western Standard

July 2, 2026

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WATCH LIVE: Court allows Alberta independence petition signatures to be counted

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