July 1 On This Day

In the Gregorian calendar, July 1st is the 182nd day of the year or the 183rd day in leap years. This means there are 183 days left in the year after July 1st. July 1st is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

The notable events, births, and deaths that happened on July 1st in history. Some of the notable events include the Battle of Gettysburg, the founding of the Russian State Library, and the return of Yasser Arafat to Palestine. Some notable people born on July 1st include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs. Some of the notable people who died on July 1st include Benjamin Franklin, John Tyler, and Robert Kennedy

July 1st is a notable day in many parts of the world. In Canada, it is celebrated as Canada Day, which marks the anniversary of the country’s Confederation on July 1st, 1867. On this day, Canadians come together to celebrate their nation’s history, culture, and achievements. Festivities typically include parades, fireworks, concerts, and other outdoor events.

In other parts of the world, July 1st holds a different significance. In the United States, it is observed as National Postal Worker Day, which recognizes the hard work and dedication of postal workers who deliver mail and packages to millions of Americans every day.

July 1st is also significant in Hong Kong, the Establishment Day of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This day marks the anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China in 1997

July 1, Events

July 1, 69 CE: Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide, leading to civil war in Rome.

July 1, 1643: The Westminster Assembly, a council of theologians and members of the Parliament of England appointed to restructure the Church of England, meets for the first time.
July 1, 1690: Marshal de Luxembourg triumphs over an Anglo-Dutch army at the Battle of Fleurus during the War of the Grand Alliance.
July 1, 1770: Lexell’s Comet is seen closer to the Earth than any other comet in recorded history.
July 1, 1782: American privateers attack the British settlement of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, during the American Revolutionary War.
July 1,1823: The five Central American nations of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica declare independence from the First Mexican Empire.
July 1, 1862: The Battle of Gettysburg, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War, begins.
July 1, 1862: The Russian State Library is founded as the Library of Moscow Public Museum.

July 1, 1867: The British North America Act comes into effect, creating the Dominion of Canada.
July 1, 1898: The Battle of San Juan Hill took place during the Spanish-American War, with U.S. forces led by Theodore Roosevelt.
July 1, 1916: The Battle of the Somme begins, one of the bloodiest battles in human history.
July 1, 1960: Ghana gained its independence from British colonial rule.
July 1, 1956: President Dwight D. Eisenhower calls for $50 billion for the construction of over 42,500 miles of interstate highway.
July 1, 1960: Somalia gained its independence from Italy.
July 1, 1963: The U.S. Postal Service institutes the Zone Improvement Plan Code, commonly known as the ZIP Code.
July 1, 1994: The PLO leader Yasser Arafat returns to Palestine after 27 years in exile.
July 1, 1997: Hong Kong is handed back to the Chinese authorities after 156 years as a British colony.
July 1,  2002: The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in The Hague, Netherlands.
July 1, 2004: The Cassini spacecraft sends back pictures of Saturn’s rings.
July 1, 2007: England bans smoking in all public places.

July 1, Birth

Here are some of the notable people who were born on July 1st:

1743: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer

1804: George Sand, French novelist and pioneering feminist.
1861: Bidhan Chandra Roy, Indian physician and politician
1868: Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist
1902: William Wyler, American film director known for films like “Ben-Hur” and “Roman Holiday.”
1903: Douglas MacArthur, American general
1929: Steve Jobs, an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.
1946: Michael Jackson, American singer and songwriter
1961: Diana, Princess of Wales, a member of the British royal family
1964: Serena Williams, American tennis player
1977: Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis player
1981: Usain Bolt, Jamaican sprinter
1985: Beyoncé, American singer and actress

July 2, Death

Here are some of the notable people who died on July 1st:

1790: Benjamin Franklin, American polymath and Founding Father
1850: John Tyler, 10th president of the United States
1870: Charles Dickens, English author of classics such as “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Oliver Twist.”
1921: Thomas Edison, an American inventor
1968: Wernher von Braun, German-American aerospace engineer and key figure in the development of rocket technology.
1969: Robert Kennedy, American politician and attorney general
1994: Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and president
2004: Marlon Brando, American actor known for roles in “The Godfather” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
2016: Muhammad Ali, American boxer and activist

Overall, July 1st is a significant day for various reasons, and it is celebrated or observed in different ways by people in different parts of the world.