July 1
July 1 is the 183rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 183 days remain until the year's end. It falls in summer (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Cancer.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On July 1 the Sun's declination is approximately +23.0°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a July 1.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- Christian feast day: Aaron (Syriac Christianity)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Antonio Rosmini-Serbati
- Christian feast day: Felix of Como
- Christian feast day: Junípero Serra
- Christian feast day: Julius and Aaron
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
2024 — At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment soldier was entombed in the memorial at this ceremony. ↗(2 years ago)more
The National War Memorial in Downtown St. John's is the most elaborate of all the post World War I monuments in Newfoundland and Labrador. It was erected at King's Beach on Water Street where, in 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for England. It was formally unveiled on Memorial Day, 1 July 1924 by Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig.
2020 — The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA. ↗(6 years ago)more
The Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA) is a free trade agreement among the United States, Mexico, and Canada, in effect from July 1, 2020. It replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) implemented in 1994.
2013 — Croatia becomes the 28th member of the European Union. ↗(13 years ago)more
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Italy to the west.
2008 — Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. ↗(18 years ago)more
On 1 July 2008, a riot broke out in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The riot was sparked by allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 parliamentary election, which occurred three days earlier.
2007 — Smoking in England is banned in all public indoor spaces. ↗(19 years ago)more
Sales of cigarettes and smoking in the United Kingdom are being gradually restricted during the first few decades of the 21st century. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, to ban sales of cigarettes to people born after 2008, is set to become law.
2006 — The first operation of Qinghai–Tibet Railway is conducted in China. ↗(20 years ago)more
The Qinghai–Tibet railway or Qingzang railway, is a high-elevation railway line in China between Xining, Qinghai Province, and Lhasa, Tibet. With over 960 km (600 mi) of track being more than 4,000 m (13,123 ft) above sea level, it is the highest railway line in the world.
2004 — Saturn orbit insertion of Cassini–Huygens begins at 01:12 UTC and ends at 02:48 UTC. ↗(22 years ago)more
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest in the Solar System, after Jupiter. It is a gas giant, with an average radius of about 9 times that of Earth. It has an eighth of the average density of Earth, but is over 95 times more massive. Even though Saturn is almost as big as Jupiter, Saturn has less than a third of its mass.
- 2003 — Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong. ↗(23 years ago)
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Article 23 is an article of the Hong Kong Basic Law. It states that Hong Kong "shall enact laws on its own to prohibit any act of treason, secession, sedition, subversion against the Central People's Government, or theft of state secrets, to prohibit foreign political organizations or bodies from conducting political activities in the Region, and to prohi...
2002 — The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. ↗(24 years ago)more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organisation and international tribunal seated in The Hague, Netherlands. Established in 2002 under the multilateral Rome Statute, the ICC is the first and only permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against hum...
2002 — Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a Tupolev Tu-154, and DHL Flight 611, a Boeing 757, collide in mid-air over Überlingen, southern Germany, killing all 71 on board both planes. ↗(24 years ago)more
The Tupolev Tu-154 is a three-engined, medium-range, narrow-body airliner designed in the mid-1960s and manufactured by Tupolev. A workhorse of Soviet and (subsequently) Russian airlines for several decades, it carried half of all passengers flown by Aeroflot and its subsidiaries, remaining the standard domestic-route airliner of Russia and former Soviet ...
1999 — The Scottish Parliament is officially opened by Elizabeth II on the day that legislative powers are officially transferred from the old Scottish Office in London to the new devolved Scottish Executive in Edinburgh. In Wales, the powers of the Welsh Secretary are transferred to the National Assembly. ↗(27 years ago)more
The Scottish Parliament is the devolved, unicameral legislature of Scotland. It is located in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh, and is frequently referred to by the metonym Holyrood. It is a democratically elected body and its role is to scrutinise the Scottish Government and legislate on devolved matters that are not reserved to the Parliament of the Unite...
1997 — China resumes sovereignty over the city-state of Hong Kong, ending 156 years of British colonial rule. The handover ceremony is attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Charles, Prince of Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. ↗(29 years ago)more
The handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the People's Republic of China occurred at midnight on 1 July 1997. This event ended 156 years of British rule, dating back to the cession of Hong Kong Island in 1841 during the First Opium War.
Notable births
2004 — Daniela Avanzini, American singer and dancer ↗(22 years ago)more
Daniela Andrea Avanzini Llorente is an American singer and dancer. She is best known as a member of the girl group Katseye, formed through the 2023 reality show Dream Academy. She was previously a contestant on the 13th season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2016.
2003 — Tate McRae, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer ↗(23 years ago)more
Tate Rosner McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer. She first gained prominence as a contestant on the American reality television series So You Think You Can Dance in 2016. She signed with RCA Records and gained early recognition for her extended plays (EPs) All the Things I Never Said (2020) and Too Young to Be Sad (2021); the latter became ...
2003 — Storm Reid, American actress ↗(23 years ago)more
Storm Reid is an American actress. After early roles in the television show A Cross to Bear (2012), the drama film 12 Years a Slave (2013), and the superhero film Sleight (2016), she played the lead role of Meg Murry in the fantasy film A Wrinkle in Time (2018).
2001 — Chosen Jacobs, American actor and singer ↗(25 years ago)more
Chosen Jacobs is an American actor, singer, songwriter, musician and rapper best known for his recurring role as Will Grover on the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0 and his role as Mike Hanlon in the 2017 film adaptation of the Stephen King novel It, and its follow-up It Chapter Two.
2000 — Lalu Muhammad Zohri, Indonesian sprinter ↗(26 years ago)more
Lalu Muhammad Zohri is an Indonesian track and field sprinter. He is the first Indonesian male to win a medal at the IAAF World U20 Championships by winning a gold medal in the 100m. He is the current holder of the Indonesian 100m and 200m national records, and is labelled the "fastest man in Southeast Asia".
1998 — Chloe Bailey, American singer-songwriter and actress ↗(28 years ago)more
Chloe Elizabeth Bailey, also known mononymously as Chlöe, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She rose to prominence alongside her sister Halle Bailey as Chloe x Halle. The duo released two studio albums, with their second, Ungodly Hour (2020), being met with widespread acclaim upon release.
Notable deaths
2025 — Alex Delvecchio, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1931) ↗(1 years ago)more
Alexander Peter "Fats" Delvecchio was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, coach, and general manager who spent his entire National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Detroit Red Wings. In a playing career that lasted from 1951 to 1973, Delvecchio played in 1,549 games and recorded 1,281 points.
2025 — Jimmy Swaggart, American pastor and television host (born 1935) ↗(1 years ago)more
Jimmy Lee Swaggart was an American Pentecostal televangelist, pastor, media mogul, author and gospel music artist.
2024 — Ismail Kadare, Albanian novelist (born 1936) ↗(2 years ago)more
Ismail Kadare was an Albanian novelist, poet, essayist, screenwriter and playwright. He was a leading international literary figure and intellectual, focusing on poetry until the publication of his first novel, The General of the Dead Army, which made him famous internationally.
2024 — Robert Towne, American screenwriter (born 1934) ↗(2 years ago)more
Robert Towne was an American screenwriter and director. He started writing films for Roger Corman, including The Tomb of Ligeia in 1964, and was later part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking.
2023 — Dilano van 't Hoff, Dutch race car driver (born 2004) ↗(3 years ago)more
Dilano van 't Hoff was a Dutch racing driver who competed in the Formula Regional European Championship from 2021 to 2023.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (183) | 3 × 61 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (183) | 3 × 61 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 01072026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +23.04° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 11 days |