- 1823 — The Siege of Salvador ends, with Portuguese crown loyalists defeated in Bahia, securing Brazilian independence in the province.
- 1964 — President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting segregation in public places in the United States.
- 2005 — Live 8 benefit concerts take place across G8 states and South Africa, with over 1,000 musicians broadcast on 182 television networks and 2,000 radio networks.
Unity Day
July 2
Public holiday
Unity Day
Commemorates the unity accord between ZANU and ZAPU political parties
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Cheki chali cha chopi chachoma chapo chap chap kwa chochoro.
Sheng
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Nyotuoro
Translation: Look at the smart guy quickly roasting chapati in the alley.
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