July 2 in History — What Happened on This Day | HeyFYI

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What Happened on July 2?

From 1964 to 1964, July 2 has witnessed pivotal moments across 1 different categories of history.

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Events on July 2

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Politics & Government

Civil Rights Act Signed

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawing discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, or national origin — the most sweeping civil rights legislation in U.S. history.