1945 - The Potsdam Conference concludes
1937 - In the United States the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed
1923 - With the unforeseen death of Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge becomes President
1873 - San Francisco has its first ever cable car operated system
1776 - The United States Declaration of Independence was signed
This Day In Business
1892 - Charles A Wheeler patents an escalator prototype.
1982 - Film critic Roger Ebert syndicates his review show, "At The Movies"
1990 - Kuwait is invaded by Iraq, which kick starts U.S. War Desert Storm.
1979 - Yankees catcher Thurman Munson died at the age of 32 in a private plane crash.
August 2nd Holiday
Our Lady of the Angeles Day (Cost Rica) - Celebrates and honors Costa Rica's patron saint, the Virgen de los Angeles.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She became known for singles such as 'All this Time,' 'Set the World On Fire,' and 'The Lost Get Found.' Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the August 2 Birthday Horoscope.
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