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

 | Updated: Jul 02, 2020, 08:41 AM IST

First commercial steam engine to the Shimla agreement, we've got it all covered!

Let's dive in today's history.

1698

Thomas Savery patents first commercial steam engine.

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1972

India and Pakistan sign Shimla agreement.

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1990

Stampede in Mecca kills 1426 haj pilgrims.

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2001

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

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2002

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

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