On This Day: July 2
Tornado Talk Summary
Jacksonville-Hubert, NC F2 Tornado – July 2, 1986: There were numerous storms across North Carolina on this day. Several reports of non-tornado damage from straight line winds. This appears to be a tornado that was embedded within a line that pushed through the area. Read the full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
July 2, 1921: An F2 tornado moved near Frederick, SD. “A boy who could not make it to the cellar was killed in the open near a barn”
Twister From The 2000s
On this day in 2010, an EF2 tornado ripped through the Crazy Mountains in Park and Meagher Counties in Montana, leveling thousands of trees. Source.
Weather Rewind
Tornado and Other Weather Events From On This Day
On this day in 1843, an alligator reportedly fell from the sky during a thunderstorm at Charleston, SC. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 1964: US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act into law. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
Larry David was born July 2, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. He is a comedian and actor who was best known as the cocreator of the television series Seinfeld (1989–98) and as the star of Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000– ). Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 1980: Comedy film “Airplane!” written and directed by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker and starring Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty premieres. Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On this day in 1991: Axl Rose caused a riot to break out during a Guns N’ Roses gig after leaping into the crowd to remove a camera from a fan at the Riverpoint Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights. Over 50 people were injured and 15 fans were arrested. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
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