What Happened on July 2, 2011

Historical Events

  • American twin brothers Bob & Mike Bryan earn their record equalling 11th Grand Slam doubles title with a straight sets win over Robert Lindstedt & Horia Tecău at Wimbledon

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Czech left hander Petra Kvitová wins her first Grand Slam title beating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4

Famous Weddings

  • Charlene Princess of Monaco (33) weds Prince Albert II of Monaco (53) at the Church of St Devote of Monaco

Famous Deaths

  • Itamar Franco, 33rd President of Brazil (1992-94), dies at 81
  • Juno Stover-Irwin, American diver (Olympic silver women's platform 1956, bronze 1952), dies at 82
  • Oliver Napier, Northern Irish politician (founded Northern Ireland's Alliance party), dies at 75 [1]
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights

About July 2, 2011

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rolling In The Deep - Adele
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Wanna Go Home - Jason Derulo