Succession
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July 1 in History
This permanent archive page contains 329 World History Database records for July 1, spanning 69 to 2026. Recorded topics include Succession; Battle of Dorylaeum; Invasion of Syria.
Total: 329Events: 263Births: 5Deaths: 16Battles: 45Countries: 46
Events on July 1
Invasion of Syria
After the Battle of Dorylaeum the Crusaders march on Syria
Capture of Tiberias
Captures Tiberias from the Crusaders after a 6 day siege
Peerage
Created Lord of Lillebonne. Created Count of Harcourt
Edict of Worms
Additional arrests were made among the Augustinians in Antwerp. Two monks, Johann Esch and Heinrich Voes, refused to recant; on 1 July 1523, they were burned at the stake in Brussels
Execution
Two of Luthers followers, Augustine monks from Antwerp, are burnt alive
Act of Succession
He believed he could not be convicted unless he explicitly denied that the king headed the Church, so he refused to answer all questions.
Act of Succession
Thomas Cromwell, the most powerful of the King's advisers, produces the Solicitor General, Richard Rich, to testify that More had, in his presence, denied that the King was the legitimate head of the Church.
Act of Succession
Thomas More was charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Succession.
Execution
Sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered (the usual punishment for traitors) but the King commutes this to execution by beheading
Sentence
Thomas More is sentenced to the traitor's death of hanging, drawing and quartering.
Treason
Charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Succession, More believes he cannot be convicted as long as he did not explicitly deny that the king was the head of the Church, and he therefore refuses to answer all questions
Treason
Indicted of High Treason at Westminster Hall & condemned to death
Trial
Richard Rich gives evidence that Thomas More denied Parliament's power to make Henry VIII head of the Church.
Trial
Thomas More argues that his silence should not be treated as treason against Henry VIII.
Trial
Thomas More is tried for high treason before a commission including Thomas Audley and the Duke of Norfolk.
Trial
Charged with high treason for denying the validity of the Act of Succession, More believes he cannot be convicted as long as he did not explicitly deny that the king was the head of the Church, and he therefore refuses to answer all questions
Trial
More is tried before a panel of judges that includes the new Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas Audley, as well as Anne Boleyns father, brother, and uncle.
Trial
Sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered (the usual punishment for traitors) but the King commutes this to execution by beheading. Indicted of High Treason at Westminster Hall & condemned to death. Before his sentencing, More speaks freely of his belief that "no temporal man may be the head of the spirituality"
Trial
Thomas Cromwell, the most powerful of the King's advisers, produces the Solicitor General, Richard Rich, to testify that More had, in his presence, denied that the King was the legitimate head of the Church.
Trial for High Treason
More is tried in Westminster Hall and convicted of high treason.
Verdict
The jury finds Thomas More guilty of high treason after a brief deliberation.
Resignation of Bishops of Salisbury & Worcester
The Bishops of Salisbury & Worcester resign
Resignation of Hugh Latimer
Resigns after opposing the Act of Six Articles.
Resignation of Hugh Latimer
Resigns his bishopric rather than accept the Six Articles.
Anglo-Scottish Marriage Treaty
The treaty proposes marriage between Prince Edward and Mary Queen of Scots.
Betrothal to Prince Edward
The agreement seeks a dynastic union between England and Scotland.
Invasion of Scotland
Henry VIII expects the Treaty of Greenwich to bring Scotland into a closer English political orbit.
Invasion of Scotland
The Treaty of Greenwich agrees peace and the future marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Peace Agreement with England
Accepts the proposed marriage between Mary and Prince Edward.
Third Succession Act
Third Succession Act restores Mary to the succession after Edward
Treaty of Greenwich
England and Scotland sign treaties providing for peace and the future marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Treaty of Greenwich
Agrees peace terms with England in the Treaty of Greenwich.
Treaty of Greenwich
Agrees the Treaty of Greenwich with Scottish representatives.
Treaty of Greenwich
Henry VIII uses the treaty to seek a dynastic union between England and Scotland.
Treaty of Greenwich
The agreement seeks to end conflict after the Scottish defeat at Solway Moss.
Treaty of Greenwich
The settlement is intended to bring Scotland into a closer English alliance after the death of James V.
Treaty of Greenwich
The treaty arranges the future marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Treaty of Greenwich
The Treaty of Greenwich agrees peace and proposes the marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Treaty of Greenwich
The Treaty of Greenwich is signed, proposing peace between England and Scotland.
Treaty of Greenwich
The treaty provides that Mary, Queen of Scots, will marry Henry VIII's son Edward when both are older.
Treaty of Greenwich
Is formally promised in marriage to Prince Edward under the Treaty of Greenwich.
Commonwealth
The Union of Lublin strengthens the Polishn Commonwealth by uniting Poland & Lithuania. The Commonwealth is ruled by an elected monarch carrying out the duties of Polish King & Grand Duke of Lithuania
Constitution of Poland
Under the Union of Lublin the Monarch will govern with a common Senate and Parliament (the Sejm). The Commonwealth is ruled by an elected monarch carrying out the duties of Polish King & Grand Duke of Lithuania
Union of Lublin
Under the Union of Lublin the Monarch will govern with a common Senate and Parliament (the Sejm). The Union of Lublin strengthens the Polishn Commonwealth by uniting Poland & Lithuania. The Commonwealth is ruled by an elected monarch carrying out the duties of Polish King & Grand Duke of Lithuania
Treaty of Berwick
Promises James VI an annual Grant
Treaty of Berwick
Promised an annual Grant by Elizabeth I
Appointment to Command the Fleet
Parliament appoints Warwick to command the fleet against royal instructions.
Siege of York
Rupert of the Rhine succesfully relieves York
Treaty of Biala Cerkew
The Cossacks make peace with Poland, Chmielnicki continues with a few followers
Baronetcy
Created a baronet of East Hatley; Downing Street is later named after him.
Boyne River Crossing
William III of Orange personally directs operations as his army forces crossings of the Boyne and compels the Jacobite army to retreat.
Defeat at Fleurus
Waldeck's Allied army is defeated by Luxembourg's double-flanking attack at Fleurus.
Exile of James II
After his defeat, James did not stay in Dublin, but rode with a small escort to Duncannon and returned to exile in France, even though his army left the field relatively unscathed
Collapse of Field Army
The army's surrender leaves Sweden without its main field force.
Exile at Bendery
Charles XII reaches Bendery in Ottoman territory after escaping the Russian pursuit.
Exile of Charles XII
Charles XII and Ivan Mazepa escape to Ottoman territory after the Swedish defeat and the surrender at Perevolochna.
Poltava Aftermath
The surrender at Perevolochna destroys Charles XII's remaining field army after Poltava.
Surrender at Perevolochna
The remaining Swedish army surrenders after his escape.
Surrender at Perevolochna
The remaining Swedish army surrenders at Perevolochna after being pursued by Russian cavalry.
Encyclopedie First Volume
Publishes the first volume of the Encyclopedie with collaborators.
Enlightenment Knowledge Project
Organizes scientific, technical and philosophical knowledge for a broad readership.
Constitution of France
The Corsican Convention dissolves Corsicas Primary Assembly. Corsica is split into 2 in order to reduce Paolis influence
Constitution of France
The Corsican Convention dissolves Corsicas Primary Assembly. Corsica is split into 2 in order to reduce Paolis influence.
Invasion of Egypt
Lands in Egypt
Constitution of Mexico
The Constitutional Assembly proclaims the Confederation of the United Provinces. Calls up the Constituent Assembly
Independence of Mexico
The Constitutional Assembly proclaims the Confederation of the United Provinces
Independence of United Provinces of Central America
The Constitutional Assembly proclaims the Confederation of the United Provinces
Maidenhead Railway Bridge
Maidenhead Railway Bridge opens to traffic and vindicates Brunel's unusually flat arch design.
Command of Delhi Rebels
Bakht Khan reaches Delhi with rebel troops from Bareilly and assumes a leading military role in the city's defence.
First Tamar Span Raised to Final Height
Hydraulic jacks lift the first main truss to its final height about one hundred feet above the water.
Pacific Railway Act
The Pacific Railway Act supports construction of a transcontinental railroad with land and bonds.
Constitution of Romania
Carol promulgates the liberal Constitution of 1866.
Confederation
Becomes first prime minister as Confederation creates the Dominion of Canada.
Confederation
Serves as governor general when Confederation begins.
First Cabinet
Serves in the first federal cabinet after Confederation.
First Cabinet
Serves as first finance minister after Confederation.
North German Confederation
Wilhelm becomes federal president when the North German Confederation formally begins operating.
Dissolution
Dissolution of the Italian monasteries
Prince Edward Island Joins Confederation
Prince Edward Island joins the Dominion of Canada.
Prince Edward Island Joins Confederation
Welcomes Prince Edward Island into Confederation.
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Mediterranean Fleet Command Assumed
Fisher becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet.
Assassination of Umberto I
Umberto I is assassinated
Member of Parliament
Churchill claims "a seat lost to the Government is a seat gained to the Boers"
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Oldham
Symphony No 1 Final Version
The final version of Symphony No 1 receives its first performance in Helsinki under Robert Kajanus.
Moor Street Station
Moor Street station opens to relieve congestion at Snow Hill.
Agadir Crisis
The German gunboat Panther arrives at the port of Agadir
Agadir Crisis
The German gunboat Panther arrives at the port of Agadir
Agadir Crisis
The German gunboat Panther arrives at the port of Agadir
Agadir Intervention
Uses naval pressure to strengthen Germany's colonial bargaining position.
Agadir Policy Approval
Approves the government's naval demonstration at Agadir.
Gunboat Diplomacy
Creates an international crisis through a calculated display of naval power.
Imperial Support for Panther Dispatch
Supports an assertive attempt to obtain colonial concessions from France.
Panther Dispatch Approved
Supports sending the gunboat Panther to Agadir.
Panther Jump to Agadir
Initiates the dispatch of the Panther to the Moroccan port.
Defense of Zletovo
Attempts to break Serbian defenses along the Bregalnica front.
Defense of Zletovo
Reinforces Serbian units resisting Bulgarian attacks near Zletovo.
Royal Naval Air Service Formation
Oversees creation of the Royal Naval Air Service as a distinct naval air organisation.
Gommecourt Diversion
Commands Third Army during the diversionary attack at Gommecourt.
Arrest of Leading Bolsheviks
Orders the arrest of leading Bolsheviks
Bolshevik Party
Orders the arrest of leading Bolsheviks
Brusilov Offensive
The Russians defeat the Austrians but the Germans again come to their rescue
July Days
Defends the military offensive that helps provoke unrest in Petrograd.
July Days
Criticises the Provisional Government as war weariness intensifies.
Kerensky Offensive
Supports the offensive with attacks near Brzezany.
Kerensky Offensive
Orders the Southwestern Front to begin the main attack.
Kerensky Offensive
Addresses troops as the artillery preparation begins.
Kerensky Offensive
Launches the Russian summer offensive against the Central Powers.
Kerensky Offensive
The failed offensive undermines Soviet confidence in the government.
Kerensky Offensive
Leads the Eighth Army during the Russian summer offensive.
Kerensky Offensive
His army attacks Austro-German positions near Zborov.
Regional President of Upper Bavaria
Is appointed Regierungspräsident, or regional president, of Upper Bavaria.
Election
Elected President of Mexico, for a 2nd term
Congress of CCP
CCP Congress in Shanghai, Mao is absent
Popeye
The cartoon of Popeye is created
1st propaganda leaflet drop over Austria, denouncing Dollfuss
1st propaganda leaflet drop over Austria, denouncing Dollfuss
Germany makes its 1st propaganda leaflet drop over Austria denouncing Dollfuss
Germany makes its 1st propaganda leaflet drop over Austria denouncing Dollfuss
Execution
Has Gregor Strasser executed, 1 of the founders of the Nazi Party. Former Chancellor Schleicher is gunned down by 6 assassins
Execution
Has von Kahr executed because he had led the troops against Hitler's Beer Hall putsch
Execution
The execution of Rohm gives Hitler full control of the SA
Execution
Rohm refuses to kill himself with a gun which is offerred to him & is executed
Purge
Shoots Ernst Rohm
Purge
Anti-Nazi Catholic journalist, arrested 9 March 1933, killed at Dachau
Purge
SA-Obersturmfuhrer, member of staff SA Gruf Ernst. executed at Lichterfelde
Purge
Executed during the Blood Purge
Head of National Defence Section
Jodl takes charge of the new National Defence Section under the Reich War Ministry.
Alliance Francisco Franco and Spanish Bishops
The Spanish Bishops endorse Francos regime
Constitutional Referendum
Secures voter approval for Bunreacht na hEireann in a national referendum.
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the XIX Motorised Corps
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Poll-War
Opinion polls show half the population is dissatisfied with the conduct of the war
Promotion to Marshal of Italy
Cavallero is promoted to Marshal of Italy while serving as Chief of the Supreme General Staff.
Vote of Confidence
Opinion polls show half the population is dissatisfied with the conduct of the war. Churchill wins a resounding victory of 476 votes to 25 on the conduct of the War
Bretton Woods Conference
Morgenthau chairs negotiations creating the IMF and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Capture of La-Haye
Captures La-Haye-du-Puits
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, West
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, West, replaces von Rundstedt
Dismissal
Dismissed after asking the OKW for a free hand in Normandy, a challenge to Hitler
Dismissal
Dismissed after asking the OKW for a free hand in Normandy, a challenge to Hitler
Head of State
Appointed Head of State
Operation Crossroads Able
Operation Crossroads begins with the Able airburst, testing a plutonium weapon against a fleet of target ships.
State Bank of Pakistan
Jinnah inaugurates the State Bank of Pakistan.
Alliance China and Russia
Says the world is divided into imperialism & socialism & China should ally with Russia
Interracial Marriage Ban
The law becomes an early pillar of statutory apartheid.
Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act
Government enacts a ban on marriages classified as interracial.
Invasion of Korea
UN troops arrive in Pusan
International Geophysical Year Opens
The International Geophysical Year begins, supporting multinational scientific research and the American satellite effort.
Accords of Evian
The Evian Accord proposals for Algerian independence are accepted in a referendum
Independence of Algeria
The Evian Accord proposals for Algerian independence are accepted in a referendum
President Takes Office
Rivera becomes President after the 1962 election
Referendum
The Evian Accord proposals for Algerian independence are accepted in a referendum
Devaluation
Says devaluation of the pound is unnecessary
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
End of Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Merger Treaty Enters into Force
Heads the Italian government when the Merger Treaty creates a single Commission and Council for the Communities.
Merger Treaty Takes Effect
The Merger Treaty took effect, creating a single Commission and Council for the three European Communities.
President Takes Office
Sanchez Hernandez becomes President of El Salvador
Taipei Special Municipality
Taipei is elevated to the status of a special municipality under the central government.
Unified European Communities Institutions
Serves as foreign minister when the Communities begin operating with unified executive institutions.
Customs Union Completion
France joined the other EEC members in completing the customs union and abolishing internal customs duties.
EEC Customs Union Completed
Heads the German government when the EEC customs union is completed ahead of the original Treaty of Rome timetable.
EEC Customs Union Completed
Heads the Italian government when customs duties between EEC members are abolished completely.
EEC Customs Union Completed
Serves as foreign minister when the EEC customs union reaches completion.
NPT Opens for Signature
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty opens for signature in Washington, London and Moscow.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Signs the treaty limiting spread of nuclear weapons technology.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Signs the Treaty announcing talks are to take place on nuclear strategic arms limitation
One Unit Dissolution
Yahya Khan dissolves West Pakistan's One Unit and restores four provinces.
European Commission Presidency
Begins his term as President of the European Commission, giving Italy a leading role in Community administration.
National Executive Committee
Healey begins a five-year term on Labour’s National Executive Committee.
National Executive Committee
Healey begins service on Labour's National Executive Committee.
Ride A White Swan
Records Ride A White Swan, later released in autumn and reaching number two in Britain.
Anti-Leak Administration Strategy
Participates in discussion of possible administration action against leaks and perceived anti-administration activity following the Pentagon Papers disclosures.
Cooke Cable Leak Inquiry
Discusses the investigation of how classified diplomatic cables became available to Daniel Ellsberg, including the reported role of Charles Cooke.
Ellsberg Cable Access
Reviews information concerning Daniel Ellsberg's access to diplomatic cables and the circumstances in which classified material may have been shown to him.
FBI
Appointed Deputy Associate Director of the FBI, assisting Associate Director Clyde Tolson
FBI Academy Appearance
Reviews Nixon's appearance at the FBI Academy and the President's public defense of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.
Grapefruit
John Lennon cuts Imagine at his home studio, the anthemic title track is inspired by a message in Yoko Onos book "Grapefruit"
Press Commentary Review
Reviews media commentary, including discussion of the New York Times and television commentary, during a meeting with Nixon.
Richardson Conversation on Pentagon Papers
Reports and discusses his conversation with Elliot Richardson concerning issues arising from the Pentagon Papers case.
State Department Leak Concerns
Discusses possible leaks from the State Department and White House concerns about the handling of classified foreign-policy material.
Turkish Opium Ban Coverage
Discusses news coverage concerning Turkey's opium ban during a wider White House meeting on policy and media issues.
President Takes Office
Molina becomes President after the disputed 1972 election
Assassination of Yosef Alon
The Israeli military attache is shot in Washington
Constitution of Argentina
Isabel served as president from July 1, 1974 to March 24, 1976, the first non-royal female head of state and head of Government in the Western Hemisphere
President of Argentina
Isabel served as president from July 1, 1974 to March 24, 1976, the first non-royal female head of state and head of Government in the Western Hemisphere
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina after the death of Juan Domingo Peron
Devaluation
Sterling devaluation increases pressure on Healey to secure stricter wage restraint.
Economy of Great Britain
Healey gives trade unions one week to accept a ten percent limit on pay increases.
National Development
al-Bakhit participates in national development connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Diplomatic Isolation
Regime cuts most foreign ties except China
President Takes Office
Romero becomes President after the 1977 election
Pretty Vacant
Drums on Pretty Vacant, one of the band's most successful and enduring singles.
Pretty Vacant
Plays guitar on Pretty Vacant, giving the single its sharp and anthemic sound.
Pretty Vacant
Sings Pretty Vacant, turning the title phrase into a defining punk slogan.
Second Irish EEC Presidency
Lynch returns Ireland to the Council chair as the second Irish Community Presidency begins.
Government Programme
Pen Sovan's government begins reconstruction under the PRK
Marriage
Diannas engagement to Charles becomes official
President of Argentina
Appointed de facto President of Argentina after Leopoldo Galtieri
First Greek EEC Presidency
Papandreou takes the Community chair as Greece assumes responsibility for its first six-month Council Presidency.
Inauguration
Innuagurated as the President of the Federal Republic of Germany
Third Irish EEC Presidency
FitzGerald opens Ireland's 1984 Presidency, with institutional reform, enlargement and famine relief high on the agenda.
Arrest of Shiite prisoners
Israel decides to release 300 of its 735 Shiite prisoners
Single European Act Enters Force
The Single European Act entered into force, strengthening Community powers and the legal basis for the internal market.
Single European Act Enters into Force
Heads the government when the Single European Act enters into force after Ireland completes ratification.
Single European Act Enters into Force
Heads the German government when the Single European Act enters into force and strengthens the internal-market programme.
Single European Act Enters into Force
Heads the Greek government when the Single European Act enters into force.
Single Market Programme
Serves as foreign minister as the Single European Act strengthens the programme for completing the internal market.
Single Market Treaty Reform Takes Effect
Serves as Foreign Minister when the Single European Act begins operating.
Second Greek EEC Presidency
Greece returns to the Council chair under Papandreou, giving Athens responsibility for steering the Community agenda through December.
EMU Stage One
The first stage of Economic and Monetary Union began under the programme developed by the Delors Committee.
Warsaw Pact
Leaders of the Warsaw Pact sign a protocol terminating the Warsaw Pact Organisation
Warsaw Pact Organisation
Leaders of the Warsaw Pact sign a protocol terminating the Warsaw Pact Organisation
Warsaw Pact Organisation
Leaders of the Warsaw Pact sign a protocol terminating the Warsaw Pact Organisation
Warsaw Pact Organisation
Leaders of the Warsaw Pact sign a protocol terminating the Warsaw Pact Organisation
House of Lords Entry
Takes his place in the House of Lords as Lord Howe of Aberavon following the creation of his life peerage.
House of Lords Membership Begins
Enters the House of Lords as Lord Lawson of Blaby and continues his parliamentary career as a Conservative life peer.
Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the Philippines
Premiership Ends
Muravschi leaves office after the first post-independence government
Prime Minister Takes Office
Andrei Sangheli becomes Prime Minister during the early post-Soviet period
Palestinian Authority
Returns to Gaza after exile and convenes Palestinian Authority members as the new self-rule administration begins operating.
Return to Gaza
Returns to Gaza after the Oslo process to lead the new Palestinian Authority.
Single Currency Option
Refuses to rule out eventual British participation in a European single currency if the necessary economic conditions are met.
Fifth Irish EU Presidency
Begins Ireland's fifth Council Presidency with monetary union and treaty reform as major priorities.
Election
Elected Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
Election
Elected First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
Devolution
The Scottish Parliament is formally opened after devolution.
Manager
Appointed Manager of Nottingham Forest
Transfer
The transfer makes Beckham the third Englishman to play for the club after Laurie Cunningham and Steve McManaman. Manchester United had been keen to sell Beckham to Barcelona but instead signs a four-year contract with Real Madrid, with the transfer fee being about œ25m
Italian EU Council Presidency
Begins Italy's rotating Council Presidency with treaty reform and enlargement among its priorities.
High Commissioner
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Politics
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Trial
Goes on trial for war crimes
Trial
Saddam appears confident and defiant throughout the 46-minute hearing. Alternating between listening to and gesturing at the judge Rizgar Mohammed Amin, he questioned the legitimacy of the tribunal set up to try him. He called the court a "play" aimed at Bushs chances of winning the US presidential elections
Trial
Saddam Hussein is arraigned before an Iraqi judge on seven preliminary charges
Trial
Saddam appears confident and defiant throughout the 46-minute hearing. Alternating between listening to and gesturing at the judge Rizgar Mohammed Amin, he questioned the legitimacy of the tribunal set up to try him. He called the court a "play" aimed at Bushs chances of winning the US presidential elections
World Cup Quarter-Final Defeat
Brazil are defeated and eliminated 0-1 by France in quarterfinals.
Transfer
Beckham's contract with Los Angeles Galaxy becomes effective on 1 July 2007, the highest salary of any MLS player in history
French EU Presidency Begins
France began its six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union under Sarkozy.
House Price Decline
The Government confronts the sharpest annual fall in house prices since 1992.
Manager
Scolari takes over as manager of Chelsea
Copa America Equaliser Against Bolivia
Scores Argentina's equaliser in the opening Copa America match against Bolivia.
European Championship Player of Tournament
Is named player of the European Championship.
European Championship Victory
Guides Spain to a four-goal victory over Italy.
Second European Championship Victory
Captains Spain to victory over Italy in the final.
Spain Captain Retains Title
Completes an unprecedented sequence of three major international titles.
Spain Retains European Title
Completes three consecutive major tournament victories for Spain.
Spain Retains European Title
Helps Spain defeat Italy by four goals in the final.
Discovery of Hippocamp
Showalter discovers a tiny Neptunian moon in archival Hubble images and initially designates it S/2004 N 1.
Extra-Time World Cup Winner Against Switzerland
Scores in extra time as Argentina defeat Switzerland 1-0 in the World Cup round of sixteen.
Goalkeeping Display Against Belgium
Makes a succession of saves to keep the United States in contention during the extra-time World Cup defeat by Belgium.
World Cup Extra-Time Goal Against USA
Scores the opening goal in extra time as Belgium defeat the United States 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16.
World Cup Extra-Time Goal Against USA
Scores Belgium's second extra-time goal in the 2-1 World Cup victory over the United States.
New Horizons
After a detailed hazard search, the mission team keeps New Horizons on its planned Pluto flyby trajectory.
Pluto
New Horizons' Ralph spectrometer detects frozen methane on Pluto during approach, confirming the molecule from spacecraft observations.
European Championship Quarter-Final Goal
Scores a long-range opening goal before Wales recover to defeat Belgium 3-1 in the European Championship quarter-final.
President of Panama
Inaugurated as President of Panama.
I'm Your Man
Directs I'm Your Man.
Euclid Dark Energy Mission Launch
Mellier leads the Euclid Consortium as the spacecraft launches on a mission designed to map cosmic structure and investigate the nature of dark energy.
Irish EU Council Presidency
Leads the government as Ireland begins its Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2026.
Births on July 1
Birth of George's Sand
Birth of George's Sand
Birth of William Wyler
Birth of William Wyler
Birth of Trevor Eve
Birth of Trevor Eve.
Birth of Diana
Birth of Diana, Princess of Wales, youngest daughter of Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, later John Spencer, Eighth Earl Spencer, and his first wife, France's Spencer, Viscountess Althorp
Birth of Frederick Carlton Carl Lewis
Birth of Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis.
Deaths on July 1
Death of Joan of England
Edward III's daughter Joan died of plague at Bordeaux while travelling to Spain for her planned marriage to Peter of Castile.
Death of Martin Luther
Two of Luthers followers, Augustine monks from Antwerp, are burnt alive
Death of William Parker
Death of William Parker, Thirteenth Baron Morley, 4th Baron Monteagle
Death of Umberto I
Death of Umberto I, assassinated
Death of Ernst Rohm
Death of Ernst Rohm, executed by the NAZIs
Death of Yosef Alon
The Israeli military attache is shot in Washington
Death of Juan Domingo Peron
Death of Juan Peron
Death of Ivan Alexandrovich Serov
Death of Ivan Alexandrovich Serov
Death of Robert Mitchum
Death of Robert Mitchum
Death of Walter Matthau
Death of Walter Matthau
Death of Marlon Brando
Death of Marlon Brando
Death of Chet Helms
Death of Chet Helms
Death of Luther Vandross
Death of Luther Vandross
Death of Frederick Sewards Trueman
Death of Frederick Sewards Trueman
Death of Ryutaro Hashimoto
Death of Ryutaro Hashimoto
Death of Mary Isobel Mollie Sugden
Death of Mary Isobel Mollie Sugden
Battles on July 1
Battle of Dorylaeum
The Crusaders manage not to be overcome by 50,000 mounted Turkish archers. The Crusaders avoid defeat & are able to march on Syria & Anatolia
Battle of Dorylaeum
The Crusaders are able to advance to Syria. Tactical victory for Crusaders who are not overcome by 50,000 mounted Turkish archers
Battle of Dorylaeum
Helped to relieve the vanguard at the Battle of Dorylaeum after it had been pinned down by the Seljuk Turks under Kilij Arslan I, with the help of the other crusader princes in the main force and went on to sack the Seljuk camp
Battle of Dorylaeum
The Crusaders survive an attack by 50,000 mounted Turkish archers & advance to Syria
Battle of Boyne
James only fought a delaying action and chose instead to place his line of defence on the River Boyne, around 30 miles from Dublin. James II is forced to flee to Dublin, his hopes of restoration ended. Fought between two rival claimants of the English, Scottish and Irish thrones - the Catholic King James and the Protestant King William, who had deposed James in 1688
Battle of Marston Moor
Reluctant to fight at all but persuades Rupert to postpone the battle 1 day
Battle of Marston Moor
Arrives at Marston Moor, 6 miles west of York on the Knaresborough Rd
Battle of Beresteczko
John Casimir defeats 200,000 Cossacks under Tartars & Chmielnicki
Battle of Beresteczko
John Casimir defeats 200,000 Cossacks under Tartars & Chmielnicki
Battle of Boyne
Accompanies William III to Ireland to put down the Irish Jacobites, and commands a body of Dutch cavalry at the Battle of the Boyne
Battle of Boyne
Ginkell accompanied William III to Ireland to take on the Franco-Irish Jacobites, and commanded a body of Dutch cavalry at the Battle of the Boyne
Battle of Boyne
After his defeat, James did not stay in Dublin, but rode with a small escort to Duncannon and returned to exile in France, even though his army left the field relatively unscathed
Battle of Boyne
For the Jacobites, the war was fought for Irish sovereignty, religious toleration for Catholicism, and land ownership. A turning point in James unsuccessful attempt to regain the crown and ultimately helped ensure the continuation of Protestant supremacy in Ireland.
Battle of Boyne
In Irish folk memory, James was derisively nicknamed Seamus a chaca - a title that translates literally to "Shitty James" or "James the shit".
Battle of Boyne
James enjoyed the support of his cousin, Louis XIV, who did not want to see a hostile monarch on the throne of England, Louis sent 6,000 French troops to Ireland to support the Irish Jacobites.
Battle of Boyne
Jamess loss of nerve and speedy exit from the battlefield of the Boyne enraged his Irish supporters, who fought on until the Treaty of Limerick in 1691. James II is forced into exile in France. James II is finally defeated by William III.
Battle of Boyne
The Battle is fought on 1 July for control of a ford on the Boyne at Oldbridge, near Drogheda.
Battle of Boyne
The Catholic upper classes had lost almost all their lands after Cromwell's conquest, as well as the right to hold public office, practice their religion, and sit in the Irish Parliament.
Battle of Boyne
The Jacobites were 23,500 strong, James had several regiments of French troops, but most of his manpower was provided by Irish Catholics.
Battle of Boyne
Schomberg gave his opinion against the determination of William to cross the river in face of the opposing army. After riding through the river to rally his men, he was wounded twice in the head by sabre cuts, and was shot in the neck by Cahir OToole of Ballyhubbock and instantly killed
Battle of Boyne
Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnel, they had raised an army to restore James after the Glorious Revolution
Battle of Boyne
The Battle of the Boyne is fought near Drogheda as William III of Orange's army forces a crossing against the Jacobite position.
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange commands a multinational Williamite army at the Boyne, including English, Dutch, Danish, French Huguenot and other allied troops.
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange defeats the army of James II at the Battle of the Boyne, strengthening the Williamite position in Ireland.
Battle of Boyne
James II, supported by French troops, is defeated in Ireland
Battle of Fleurus
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Battle of Fleurus
Luxembourg defeats the Allied army under Waldeck at the Battle of Fleurus.
Battle of Fleurus
The French led by Marshal Luxembourg defeat the Grand Alliance
Battle of Porto Novo
Haidar Ali confronts an East India Company army at Porto Novo but is forced to withdraw after heavy fighting.
Battle of Gettysburg
1-4 July, Union victory marking the turning point of the war
Battle of Albert Operations Directed
Haig directs the opening Somme phase as British armies attack across the Albert sector.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Commands British Third Army during the diversionary attack at Gommecourt.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Commands German Second Army at the opening of the Allied Somme attack.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Commands French Sixth Army on the southern part of the Somme offensive.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Coordinates French northern army operations supporting the Allied Somme offensive.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Commands the British Expeditionary Force as the Somme attack opens after a week of bombardment.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
The British attack opens on the Somme, causing 57,470 British casualties on the first day.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Leads the 36th Ulster Division in its costly attack toward the Schwaben Redoubt.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Commands British Fourth Army in the main attack north of the River Somme.
Battle of the Somme, 1st
Commands British Fourth Army in the main British attack north of the River Somme.
Battle of Alamein, 1st
Rules Egypt while the First Battle of El Alamein halts the Axis advance west of Alexandria.
Battle of Alamein, 1st
Holds the Axis advance at El Alamein, preventing Rommel from breaking through toward Alexandria and the Suez Canal.
Battle of Alamein, 1st
Auchinleck halts Rommel's advance at the First Battle of El Alamein, gaining time for the defence of Egypt.
Battle of Alamein, 1st
The Axis advance into Egypt is stopped at El Alamein before it can reach Alexandria or Suez.
Battle of Alamein, 1st
Attacks at El Alamein after reaching Egypt, but is stopped before he can advance toward the Suez Canal.