In keeping with yesterday's post regarding days with special "designations" in the month of July, here are some more for the 2nd day of the 7th month of the year. Our crack (or "cracked") research staff has searched high and low on the Interwebs to find only the best, most useful information so you can get the most out of each day of this month!
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence happens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after which the Liberty Bell is rung (More info)
1777 – Vermont becomes the first colony to abolish slavery (More info)