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World Youth Skills Day is a UN observance on 15 July highlighting the importance of technical and vocational skills for youth. This year's theme focuses on Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills. 1955- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister was awarded the Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian honour) by then President Rajendra Prasad. 1955- Eighteen Nobel laureates sign the Mainau Declaration against nuclear weapons, later co-signed by thirty-four others. 1979- Prime Minister Morarji Desai resigned from his position. 1997- Mahesh Chandra Mehta is an environmental activist. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Asia for Public Service in 1997. 2002- Indian presidential election, 2002 was held on 15th July, 2002 to elect President of India. On 18 July 2002, the results were declared. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam became the 11th President by beating his nearest rival Lakshmi Sahgal. 2006- Twitter, later one of the largest social media platforms in the world, is l...

1942- In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved, authorising Mahatma Gandhi to campaign for India's independence from Britain. 1951- Ferrari take their first Formula One grand prix victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. 2015- NASA's New Horizons probe performs the first flyby of Pluto, and thus completes the initial survey of the Solar System. 2023-  The 'Rocket Woman of India', Ritu Karidhal, is leading India's ambitious lunar space mission, Chandrayaan 3. Famous people who had responded birthdays on this day: 1854- Mahendranath Gupta was a disciple of Ramakrishna and a great mystic himself. He was the author of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita, a Bengali classic; in English, it is known as 'The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna.' 1856- Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was an Indian social reformer, educationist, and thinker from Bombay Presidency, British India. 1893- Garimella Satyanarayana was a poet and freedom fighter of...

Kashmir Martyrs' Day or Kashmir Day, observed in remembrance of 21 Muslim protesters killed on 13 July 1931 by Dogra forces of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.  1930- The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. 1956- The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. 1974- India played their first ODI against England at Headingley. 2011- United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. 2014- Germany wins the 2014 FIFA World Cup defeating Argentina in the final following a 1-0 win after extra time. 2016- Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Famous people who had responded birthdays on this day: 1863- Margaret Alice Murray was an Anglo-Indian Egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist. Murray's work in Egyptology and archaeology was widely acclaimed and earned her the nickname of "The G...

World Paper Bag Day is celebrated every year across the world on July 12. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the environmental benefits of using paper bags instead of plastic bags.  Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 to honor Malala Yousafzai who is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her courageous advocacy and to highlight the global struggle for education. 1576- Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. 1799- Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). 1998- France won their first FIFA World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0. 2006- The 2006 Lebanon War begins. It was a 34-day armed conflict in Lebanon, fought between Hezbollah and Israel. Famous people who had responded birthdays on this day: 1854- George Eastman was an American innovator and entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Kodak Company and helped to bring the photographic use of roll film ...

World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 to highlight critical issues related to population growth, reproductive health, and sustainable development. 1899-  Fiat Automobiles is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded  by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. 1950- Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. 1972- The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. 1979- America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. 1982- The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. 2010-  Spain defeat the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. 2011- Neptune completed its first full barycentric orbit since its discovery on 23 September 1846. 2021- Italy defeats England in the UEFA Euro 2020 Final to win their ...

Guru Purnima, celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha, is a festival dedicated to honoring teachers and spiritual guides. It's a time for disciples to express gratitude and respect for their Gurus, who play a vital role in dispelling ignorance and guiding individuals on their spiritual and academic paths.  National Fish Farmer's Day is celebrated on 10th July every year to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of fish farmers, aquaculture industry professionals and other stakeholders towards ensuring a sustainable and thriving fisheries sector. 1800- The British Indian Government establishes the Fort William College to promote Urdu, Hindi and other vernaculars of subcontinent. 1806- The Vellore Mutiny is the first instance of a mutiny by Indian sepoys against the British East India Company. 1857- The rebellion began in the form of a mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army in the garrison town of Meerut.  1946- Dhaka Medical College  es...

1497- Vasco da Gama sets sail on the first direct European voyage to India. 1889- The first issue of American newspaper based The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is published with a focus on business and finance. 1937- Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. 1948- The United States Air Force accepts its first female recruits a program called Women in the Air Force (WAF). 2011- Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle programme. Famous people who had responded birthdays on this day: 1903- Umaid Singh was Maharaja of Jodhpur from 1918 to his death. 1912- Babu Banarasi Das was an Indian freedom fighter, politician and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. 1914- Jyoti Basu was an Indian politician and statesman who served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. He served as the 6th and longest serving Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1977 to 2000. 1939- Ganga Prasad Chaurasia is an Indian politician who is currently governor of the sta...

World Chocolate Day is an annual event dedicated to indulging in and appreciating chocolate. It marks the date when chocolate was first brought to Europe in 1550, highlighting its historical and cultural significance. Chocolate lovers around the world celebrate this day by enjoying their favorite chocolate treats and learning more about its rich history and production process. Global Forgiveness Day is observed annually on July 7th. It's a day dedicated to the practice of forgiveness, both extending it to others and seeking it for oneself. The main theme for Global Forgiveness Day 2025 is forgiveness, freedom, and flow. This theme encourages individuals to look inward, forgive others, and importantly, forgive themselves, recognizing self-forgiveness as a transformative act. 1948- Damodar Valley Corporation, the first multipurpose project of independent India, was established. 1985- Boris Becker becomes the youngest male player ever to win Wimbledon at age 17. 1996- Nelson Mandela s...

World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on the 6th of July to mark the successful administration of the first rabies vaccine by Louis Pasteur. As per Islamic Relief, Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and thus marks the start of the Islamic New Year. The significance of Muharam is forbidden, as it is one of the four sacred months in which warfare is forbidden. Although Shia Muslims relive the story of the first ten days of Muharram that took place in the first century of Islam when the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Hussain challenged the authority of Yezid, the Umayyad ruler. 1885- Louis Pasteur successfully tests his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog. 1940- Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. 1944- Mahatma Gandhi was first addressed as ‘Father of the Nation’ by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Azad Hind Radio. 2006- The Nathu La Pass between...

Punar Yatra or Bahuda Yatra, the sacred return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the Gundicha Temple back to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. After spending seven days at the Gundicha Temple, the deities will embark on their homeward journey atop their massive wooden chariots: Nandighosha (Jagannath), Taladhwaja (Balabhadra), and Darpadalan (Subhadra). The actual return journey, filled with devotional music, chants, and the pulling of the grand chariots by thousands of devotees. 1687- Isaac Newton publishes Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica. It was published by the Royal Society in England. 1841- Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion, from Leicester to Loughborough. 1945- The United Kingdom holds its first general election in 10 years, which would be won by Clement Attlee's Labour Party. 1954- The BBC broadcasts its first daily television news bulletin. 1975 - Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the Wimbledon s...

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World UFO Day is observed on 2nd July. It was founded by the UFO hunter Haktan Akdogan.  World UFO Day is an awareness day for people to gather together and watch the skies for unidentified flying objects (UFO). The first World UFO Day was celebrated in 2001. World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated globally on July 2. It is the anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), established in 1924. The World Sports Journalists Day was introduced In 1994 by AIPS. 1897- British-Italian engineer Guglielmo Marconi obtains a patent for radio in London. 1940- Indian independence leader Subhas Chandra Bose is arrested and detained in Calcutta. 1966- France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the Pacific, on Moruroa Atoll. 1972- India and Pakistan sign Simla Agreement peace accord. It was signed by Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the President of Pakistan. 2013- The International Astronomical Union names Pluto's fourth and fifth ...

     

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National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on 1st July all over India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. This day is also meant to commemorate the importance of doctors in our lives. The theme for National Doctors' Day 2025 is "Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?” - This theme highlights the mental and emotional well-being of doctors and the need for support systems for them. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was established on 1st July 1949 and so in India is marked as Chartered Accountants Day. It is the second-largest professional accounting and finance body in the world. National Postal Worker Day is observed every year on 1st July to thank and appreciate all men and women who work consistently and diligently to deliver all our mail and packages. 1862- The Russian State Library is founded as the Library of the Moscow Public Museum. 1881- The world's first international telephone call...