Historical Events
- Atlético Madrid sign Portugal forward Joao Felix for €126m (£113m) from Benfica in the fifth most expensive transfer in football history
- Heavy monsoon rains strike Mumbai and surrounding Maharashtra state in India killing at least 43, worst flooding in a decade
- Italian David-Maria Sassoli chosen as new European Parliament President
- More than a million people ordered to evacuate Japanese island of Kyushu amid warnings of mudslides after 1,000mm (39in) of rainfall
- US produces the most waste per head globally and recycles the least at 35% according to new research by Verisk Maplecroft, Germany recycles the most at 68%
Famous Deaths
- Arte Johnson, American comedian (Laugh-in, Don't Call Me Charlie), dies at 90
- Duncan Lamont, Scottish jazz and session trumpet and saxophone player, arranger, and songwriter ("I Told You So"), dies at 87
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About July 3, 2019
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: I Don't Care - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
