What happened on Friday July 02, 2021?

About July 2nd, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 2, 2021, the United States initiated its final military withdrawal from Afghanistan after nearly two decades of military presence. The withdrawal marked a significant turning point in the region, characterized by the rapid collapse of Afghan government forces and the swift resurgence of Taliban control. At Bagram Airfield, the primary US military base, local residents and Taliban fighters began looting abandoned military equipment, symbolizing the chaotic nature of the withdrawal. This event signaled the end of America's longest war and precipitated a dramatic geopolitical transformation in Central Asia.
  • Day of the week: July 2nd, 2021 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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July 02, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 2021:

  • US Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan On July 2, 2021, the United States initiated its final military withdrawal from Afghanistan after nearly two decades of military presence. The withdrawal marked a significant turning point in the region, characterized by the rapid collapse of Afghan government forces and the swift resurgence of Taliban control. At Bagram Airfield, the primary US military base, local residents and Taliban fighters began looting abandoned military equipment, symbolizing the chaotic nature of the withdrawal. This event signaled the end of America's longest war and precipitated a dramatic geopolitical transformation in Central Asia.
  • US Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan On July 2, 2021, the United States initiated its final military withdrawal from Afghanistan after nearly two decades of military presence. The withdrawal marked a significant turning point in the region, characterized by the rapid collapse of Afghan government forces and the swift resurgence of Taliban control. At Bagram Airfield, the primary US military base, local residents and Taliban fighters began looting abandoned military equipment, symbolizing the chaotic nature of the withdrawal. This event signaled the end of America's longest war and precipitated a dramatic geopolitical transformation in Central Asia.
  • Tigray War: Prisoners of War Parade On July 2, 2021, Tigrayan fighters conducted a public parade of captured Ethiopian prisoners of war through the streets of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region. This event highlighted the intense internal conflict in Ethiopia, showcasing the psychological and strategic warfare tactics employed during the Tigray War. The public display of prisoners was likely intended to demonstrate military prowess and demoralize opposing forces.
  • Tigray War: Prisoners of War Parade On July 2, 2021, Tigrayan fighters conducted a public parade of captured Ethiopian prisoners of war through the streets of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region. This event highlighted the intense internal conflict in Ethiopia, showcasing the psychological and strategic warfare tactics employed during the Tigray War. The public display of prisoners was likely intended to demonstrate military prowess and demoralize opposing forces.

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July 02, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 02, 2021?


July 02, 2021 was a Friday and it was the 183rd day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 2021 can also be written as 7/2/2021 in the US and as 2/7/2021 in UK and Europe.

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July 02, 2021: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 2021:

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July 02, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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July 02, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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July 02, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 2021 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 02, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 02:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 24, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 2021.

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How old is someone born on July 02, 2021?


Someone born on July 02, 2021 is:

3 years 9 months old,

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