Historical
events that took place on the 1st of July
1896:
Wilfrid Laurier was sworn in as the 1st French speaking Prime Minister
1903:
The very 1st Tour de France bicycle race began
1904:
The 3rd modern Olympic game opened in St. Louis
1913:
A war was declared on Bulgaria by Serbia and Greece
1916:
The current coke formula was introduced to the general public by the
Coca-Cola
Company
1929: The United States
Immigration law of 1924 became effective
1944:
German flying bombs killed over 2,500 people in London and south east England
1960:
The Italian Somaliland gains independence and became part of the Somali
Republic
1960:
Ghana became a republic
1974:
General Pinochet became the President of Chile
1990:
Bike riding without helmet became illegal in Victoria, Australia
1997:
The United Kingdom transferred the sovereignty over the City of Hong Kong to China
2009:
Sweden took over the Presidency of the European Union
2014:
Vice Admiral Michelle Janine Howard became the first woman to achieve the
highest rank in the United States Navy after being promoted to a 4-star admiral
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