Today in News History

On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1911, Reg Parnell, English race car driver and manager (died 1964) was born. In 1916, Reino Kangasmäki, Finnish wrestler (died 2010) was born. In 1943, Ivi Eenmaa, Estonian politician, 36th Mayor of Tallinn was born. In 1957, Jüri Raidla, Estonian lawyer and politician, Estonian Minister of Justice was born. In 1958, Pavan Malhotra, Indian actor was born. In 1976, Tomáš Vokoun, Czech-American ice hockey player was born. In 1978, Jüri Ratas, Estonian politician, 42nd Mayor of Tallinn was born. In 1979, Sam Hornish Jr., American race car driver was born. In 2014, Louis Zamperini, American runner and World War II US Army Air Forces captain (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Who was Michael Pahira Jr.? PA state trooper dies in line of duty after being hit by vehicle, ‘One of our very finest’

Hindustan Times

July 2, 2026

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Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira Jr., 44, died in the line of duty after he was hit by a commercial vehicle in Schuylkill County.

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