July 1

What happened on July 1 in history

3 events fall on July 1, from 1867 to 1997. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on July 1

  1. 1867

    Canada is confederated

    Three colonies become the Dominion of Canada.

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  2. 1916

    The Battle of the Somme begins

    The British Army suffers nearly sixty thousand casualties on the first day.

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  3. 1997

    Hong Kong returns to China

    Britain hands over the territory at midnight after 156 years.

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