Great Peace of Montreal between New France and First Nations is signed. The Great Peace of Montreal, signed in 1701, was a landmark treaty between…
3 August 1795
Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War in the Ohio Country. The Treaty of Greenville, signed on August 3, 1795, was an…
2 August 1990
Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War. Economic Problems: Iraq was facing severe economic problems after the Iran-Iraq War, which left the country…
1 August 1971
The Concert for Bangladesh, organized by former Beatle George Harrison, is held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Concert for Bangladesh was…
31 July 1492
All remaining Jews are expelled from Spain when the Alhambra Decree takes effect. The Alhambra Decree, also known as the Edict of Expulsion, was a…
30 July 1733
The first Masonic Grand Lodge in the future United States is constituted in Massachusetts. A Masonic Grand Lodge is the governing body or highest authority…
29 July 1957
The International Atomic Energy Agency is established. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy…
28 July 1996
The remains of a prehistoric man are discovered near Kennewick, Washington. Such remains will be known as the Kennewick Man. Kennewick Man, also known as…
27 July 1890
Vincent van Gogh shoots himself and dies two days later. Vincent van Gogh’s death has been widely attributed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On July…
26 July 1745
The first recorded women’s cricket match takes place near Guildford, England. Women’s cricket is played internationally and domestically across various formats, including Test matches, One…