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Today in History: July 2
1298 An army under Albert of Austria defeats forces led by Adolf of Nassau.

1776 The Continental Congress resolves with the Declaration of Independence that the American colonies "are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States."

1858 Czar Alexander II frees the serfs working on imperial lands.

1863 The Union left flank holds at Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg.

1881 Charles J. Guiteau fatally wounds President James A. Garfield in Washington, D.C.

1926 Congress establishes the Army Air Corps.

1937 American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart disappears in the Central Pacific during an attempt to fly around the world.

1980 President Jimmy Carter reinstates draft registration for males 18 years of age.

2020 Texas Governor Greg Abbott makes wearing face masks mandatory as cases of coronavirus soar in the state

2021 India's known COVID-19 death toll passes 400,000 with 30.45 million cases, amid expert speculation that over one million have died

2022 The more contagious COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.5 achieves dominance in the US, making up 54% of cases according to the CDC

Born on July 2
1489 Thomas Cranmer, first Protestant archbishop of Canterbury (1533-1556).

1877 Hermann Hesse, German novelist and poet.

1916 Barry Gray, radio talk show host.

Joke of the Day
My girlfriend asked me what's my favourite sex position?

I said "WOW"
The whole day she searched for it and finally asked me what's WOW
That's when I said "It's where i flip your 'MOM' over"

Good morning

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It's where i flip your 'MOM' over"

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To soon

Good morning
Roughneck, you were fortunate to be able to work with your grandfather

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Roughneck, you were fortunate to be able to work with your grandfather

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Roughnecked with one and farmed with the other. I'm thankful for both of them they were great mentors for me.

Happy Independence Day All

Good morning
Some very persistent fireworks down the road a piece-guys have been at it all night.
I admire their dedication

Army must have had a busy day in Canadia it's not like him to miss a morning thread.

Morning all

Good morning

Morning all