• 1892 – Theodore Davie becomes Premier of British Columbia
  After the death of BC’s Premier John Robson on June 29, Theodore Davie assumed office on July 2 1892 

🎂 Births

• 1821 – Charles Tupper (b. July 2, 1821, in Nova Scotia)
  Canadian Father of Confederation, Premier of Nova Scotia, and 6th Prime Minister of Canada (served briefly in 1896) .

• 1896 – Prudence Heward (b. July 2, 1896)
  Renowned Canadian painter known for her vivid portraits and modernist style 

• 1975 – Éric Dazé (b. July 2, 1975)
  Canadian professional ice hockey player, notably with the Chicago Blackhawks 

⚰️ Deaths

• 1943 – Robert James Manion (d. July 2, 1943)
  Canadian politician and former Leader of the Opposition (Conservative Party)