1831
Belgian Independence: Leopold I took the oath as the first King of the Belgians, marking the beginning of Belgium’s constitutional monarchy. 21 July is celebrated as Belgian National Day.
1861
First Battle of Bull Run: The first major land battle of the American Civil War was fought near Manassas, Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory.
1925 Scopes
“Monkey Trial” Verdict: John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating Tennessee’s law against teaching evolution, making the trial a landmark event in the science and religion debate.
1969
Apollo 11 Moon Mission: Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin completed their historic Moonwalk and prepared for their return journey after becoming the first humans to walk on the lunar surface.
1970
Aswan High Dam Inauguration: Egypt officially inaugurated the Aswan High Dam, one of the world’s major engineering achievements.
19C Tony Blair Becomes Labour Leader: Tony Blair became the leader of the UK Labour Party, later becoming Prime Minister in 1997.
2011
End of Space Shuttle Era: NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis completed its final mission, marking the end of the Space Shuttle programme.
2022
Droupadi Murmu Elected President of India: Droupadi Murmu was elected as the 15th President of India, becoming the first tribal woman to hold the country’s highest constitutional office.
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