1 July What Happened On This Day In History

Today in History: July 1st is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are days 183 remaining until the end of the year.

There are several notable events that happened on July 1 throughout history, and that's why it's an important day in Indian and world history.

What Happened this Day in India History Events

If you're wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you're in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.

In this article, we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on July 1. Take a look:

Today in History: What Happened This Day in India History Events

National Doctor¡¯s Day - July 1

In India, Doctor's Day is observed on the 1st of July to mark the importance of doctors hold in our lives. This day is also meant to commemorate the medical industry and its advancements.

Chartered Accountants Day - July 1

July 1 will be the CA day just like every year. The 75th CA Day Anniversary of its foundation will be celebrated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on July 1 as it is 2023.

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.

1862 - Calcutta High Court opened

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established on 1st July 1862 under the High Court's Act, of 1861.

1879 - Postcard debut in India

In India, the first postcards were issued on July 1st, 1879. Their designing and printing was done by Messrs Thomas De La Rue & Co. of London.

1964 ¨C Unit Trust of India Scheme Inaugurated

The mutual fund industry in India was started in 1963 with the formation of Unit Trust of India, at the initiative of the Government of India and Reserve Bank of India. The first scheme launched by UTI was Unit Scheme 1964, launched on July 1, 1964.

1991 - The Warsaw Pact was dissolved

The Warsaw Pact was declared at an end on 25 February 1991 and the Czechoslovak President, Vaclav Havel, formally declared an end to it on July 1, 1991.

2017 - GST introduced in India

On July 1, 2017, GST laws were implemented, replacing a complex web of Central and State taxes. Under the Indian GST, goods and services are categorized into different tax slabs, including 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.

What happened in World History on July 1

1867 - Canada Day

The autonomous Dominion of Canada, a confederation of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the future provinces of Ontario and Quebec, is officially recognized by Great Britain with the passage of the British North America Act. July 1 will later become known as Canada Day.

1979 - The first Sony Walkman goes on sale

A device as astonishing on the first encounter as the cellular phone or digital camera would later be, the Sony Walkman went on sale for the very first time on July 1, 1979.

1997 - Hong Kong returned to China

At midnight on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong reverts back to Chinese rule in a ceremony attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Prince Charles of Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. A few thousand Hong Kongers protested the turnover, which was otherwise celebratory and peaceful.

2002 - The International Criminal Court (ICC) is established

It is the first international judicial body that has the power to try individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. It was created by the Rome Statute, an international treaty that was signed in the Italian city of Rome in 1998.

Today¡¯s Highlight in History:

- In 1863, the pivotal, three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, resulting in a Union victory, began in Pennsylvania.

- In 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain as the British North America Act took effect.

- In 1903, the first Tour de France began. (It ended on July 19; the winner was Maurice Garin.)

- In 1944, delegates from 44 countries began meeting at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, where they agreed to establish the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

- In 1963, the U.S. Post Office inaugurated its five-digit ZIP codes.

- In 1966, the Medicare federal insurance program went into effect.

- In 1973, the Drug Enforcement Administration was established.

- In 1997, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony.

- In 2004, actor Marlon Brando died in Los Angeles at age 80.

What Happened this Day in India History Events

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In addition to these historical events on July 1 events, there is also the birthday and death of several notable individuals that you must know about.

Famous People's Birthday on July 1

1949 - Venkaiah Naidu's Birthday

Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu, commonly known as Venkaiah Naidu, is an Indian politician and the 13th Vice President of India. He served as the Vice President from August 11, 2017, to August 11, 2022. Naidu was born on July 1, 1949, in Chavatapalem village, Andhra Pradesh, India.

1933 - Abdul Hamid, an Indian soldier's Birth Anniversary

Abdul Hamid Khan was an Indian soldier who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. He was born on July 1, 1933, in Dhamupur village, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

1973 - Akhilesh Yadav's Birthday

Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian politician and the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India. He was born on July 1, 1973, in Saifai, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India. Akhilesh Yadav belongs to the Samajwadi Party (SP), one of the prominent political parties in Uttar Pradesh.

1992 - Rhea Chakraborty's Birthday

Rhea Chakraborty is an Indian actress and former VJ (Video Jockey) who primarily works in the Hindi film industry, Bollywood. She was born on July 1, 1992, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Rhea made her acting debut with the Telugu film "Tuneega Tuneega" in 2012 and later appeared in several Hindi films.

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