US Daily Quiz — 2 July 2026

In the news recently...

Which 23-time Grand Slam champion tweaked her knee during her Wimbledon comeback at age 44?
💡 Serena Williams
California is creating an annual namesake day for which martial arts icon, the first Chinese American to be so honored in the state's history?
💡 Bruce Lee
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros pulled off a primary upset in Colorado by defeating which longtime U.S. House incumbent?
💡 Diana DeGette

On this date (2 July)

On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. What is the name of this act?
💡 Civil Rights Act
On July 2, 1900, the first flight of a rigid airship designed by a German count took place over Lake Constance. What was the surname of the count whose name became synonymous with this type of airship?
💡 Zeppelin
On July 2, 1698, an English engineer received a patent for a steam-powered device intended to pump water out of mines, which he called the Miner's Friend. What was this inventor's name?
💡 Thomas Savery