Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1881 – US President James Garfield dies of wounds suffered in a July 2 shooting (More info)

1934 – Bruno Hauptmann is arrested for the kidnap and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. (More info)

1981 – Simon & Garfunkel reunite for a free concert in New York’s Central Park (More info)

1985 – Tipper Gore and other political wives form the Parents Music Resource Center as Frank Zappa and other musicians testify at US Congressional hearings on obscenity in rock music (More info)

1995 – The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber’s manifesto (More info)

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