July 2nd
1961
Author Ernest Hemingway, 61, shot himself to death at his home in Ketchum, Idaho.
1964
President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law.
1997
Actor James Stewart died in Beverly Hills, Calif., he was 89.
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Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!