International Joke Day – A day to celebrate humor and laughter, and share jokes with friends and family.
International Reggae Day – This day is observed to celebrate the Jamaican music genre of reggae that originated in the 1960s and has become popular all around the world.
National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day – On this day, people celebrate the endless possibilities of flavors that can be combined to make delicious ice cream.
Canada Day – This day is observed to celebrate the founding of Canada as a country on July 1st, 1867, when the British North America Act was passed. It is a federal holiday in Canada and is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and other festivities.
1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins during the American Civil War.
1870 – The United States Department of Justice is created.
1898 – The Battle of San Juan Hill takes place during the Spanish-American War, with Theodore Roosevelt leading his Rough Riders to victory.
1916 – The Battle of the Somme begins during World War I, with over one million casualties by its end.
1963 – The ZIP code system for mail delivery is introduced in the United States.
1997 – The United Kingdom transfers sovereignty of Hong Kong to China, marking the end of British rule over the territory.
2018 – Canada legalizes the recreational use of marijuana, becoming the second country in the world to do so after Uruguay.
