There have been several notable historical events that occurred on July 1 throughout the world. Here are a few examples:
1. SOS is adopted as the International Distress Signal in 1908:
The 2nd International Radiotelegraphic Convention, which was signed in December 1906, made the Morse code distress signal (· · · – – – · · ·), the standard international maritime distress signal. Even though it was replaced by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in 1999, SOS is universally seen as a distress call and is often mistakenly thought to be an abbreviation of Save Our Souls or Save Our Ship.
3. In 1991, the Warsaw Pact, a defense treaty between eight communist countries, was dissolved.
4. In 2002, the International Criminal Court (ICC) was established:
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established on July 1st, 2002. This permanent tribunal prosecutes individuals for crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.It was created by the Rome Statute, an international treaty that was signed in the Italian city of Rome in 1998.
5. Hong Kong was handed over from British to Chinese rule on July 1st, 1997. This marked the end of 156 years of British colonial administration, and Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of China.
6. Croatia joined the European Union on July 1st, 2013, becoming its 28th member state. This marked an important step in Croatia's integration into the European community.
7. Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule on July 1st, 1960. It became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve independence, inspiring other nations in the region.
8. The Battle of Gettysburg began during the American Civil War in 1863. This three-day battle in Pennsylvania was a turning point and which atlast led to a Union victory.
9. In 1898, The Battle of San Juan Hill took place during the Spanish-American War in 1898. This battle, fought in Cuba, saw American forces, including the Rough Riders led by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, achieve a significant victory.
10. The Warsaw Pact 1991- a defense treaty between 8 communist countries, is formally disbanded in Prague:
The pact was founded in 1955, during the height of the Cold War, as a way to counterbalance the power of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Western Europe.
11. 1979 The Walkman makes its appearance in stores for the first time:
The portable audio cassette player was made by Sony and went on sale in Japaand latter throughout the world.
12. Births On This Day, July 1:
a) 1971 Missy Elliott: American rapper, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress
b) 1967 Pamela Anderson: Canadian/American model, actress, producer, author, activist
c) 1961 Diana, Princess of Wales
d) 1949 John Farnham: English/Australian singer-songwriter, musician
e) 1934 Sydney Pollack: American director
12. Deaths On This Day, July 1
a) 2006 Fred Trueman:English cricketer
b) 2004 Marlon Brando: American actor
c) 1974 Juan Perón: Argentine military officer, politician, 29th President of Argentina
d) 1964 Pierre Monteux:French conductor
e) 1925 Erik Satie:French pianist, composer
13. International Joke Day - July 1
International Joke Day is celebrated on July 1st each year as a lighthearted observance dedicated to laughter and humor. The day encourages people to share jokes, engage in playful banter, and embrace the joy of laughter.
On International Joke Day, individuals, families, and communities celebrate by telling jokes, sharing funny stories, and engaging in humorous activities. It is a time to lighten the mood, bring smiles to people's faces, and create a positive atmosphere through humor.
14. 1 July 2013 – Neptune’s moon S/2004N1 was discovered in 2013.
15. 1 July 1990 – The end of the borderline between East and West Germany and the currency of West Germany was recognized in East Germany.
16. 1 July 1878 – Canada joined the Universal Postal Union on this day.All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867.
Until 1982, Canada celebrated Dominion Day as their national holiday. The day was then renamed ‘Canada Day.’ The history of Canada isn’t splattered with a ton of wars and bloodshed, unlike many other countries. Throughout the mid-1800s, the possibility of unification between the British North American colonies was discussed. On July 1, 1867, the British Parliament brought the British North America Act into effect, leading to the creation of independent Canada. The territories within the dominion consisted of Upper and Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Through this act, Canada was divided into Quebec and Ontario, allowing provisions for neighboring colonies to join in the future. This is how present-day Canada came into formation. The British North America Act served as the constitution for Canada until 1982.
Dominion Day was established in 1879 but wasn’t celebrated by many Canadians, as they still identified themselves as British citizens. This changed on the 50th anniversary of the confederation in 1917, when Dominion Day started becoming more popular. A bill was forwarded in 1946 to rename Dominion Day, but the passing of the bill was stalled due to disagreement in the House of Commons over what the new name should be.
In 1967, on the 100th anniversary of the nation’s creation, there was an increasing interest in Canadian patriotism, and celebrations really took off. Even before it became official, citizens would refer to the holiday as Canada Day, and the name was finally adopted in 1982.
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