July 2 in History

• 1900

  July 2, 1900:

  The tone poem for orchestra by the finish composer Jean Sibelius premieres in Helsinki.

• 1941

  July 2, 1941:

  "Blithe Spirit" is shown for the first time at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

• 1951

  July 2, 1951:

  NBC radio premieres the “Bob and Ray Show".

• 1955

  July 2, 1955:

  ABC telecasts the first episode of the variety television program dubbed ‘The Lawrence Welk Show’.

• 1956

  July 2, 1956:

  American singer and actor, Elvis Presley records "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" at Historic RCA Studio B.

• 1958

  July 2, 1958:

  The American musical drama film titled “King Creole” premieres. 

• 1973

  July 2, 1973:

  Brian Eno, member of the British rock band Roxy Music, quits.

• 1980

  July 2, 1980:

  Mickey Hart and Bob Weir, members of the American rock band Grateful Dead's, are arrested for inciting a riot at San Diego Sports Arena.

• 1990

  July 2, 1990:

  American metal band, Tesla releases an album titled “Five Man Acoustical Jam”.

• 2001

  July 2, 2001:

  Liverpool changes its airport name to "Liverpool John Lennon Airport” in honor of John Lennon, a member of the British rock band ‘The Beatles’.