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July 2 in history: First commercial steam engine, Shimla agreement and more

1698
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1698

Thomas Savery patents first commercial steam engine.

1972
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1972

India and Pakistan sign Shimla agreement.

1990
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1990

Stampede in Mecca kills 1426 haj pilgrims.

2001
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2001

World's First Self-Contained Artificial Heart Transplant is performed.

2002
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2002

Steve Fossett completes first solo around-the-world Balloon Flight.