JULY 5 – THE DAY EVERYTHING HAPPENED!
Imagine one day, July 5, like a scene ripped straight from a movie! From historic battles to the birth of artistic geniuses, and even the first car in Montenegro – all packed into one day!
Historical Chaos and Battles
Mahmud Pasha marched against Montenegro, and Bishop Petar Petrović tried to rally the people to fight the Skadar governor. But surprise! The Grbljani turned their backs and sought help from Kotor. Betrayal or smart move? You decide!
At the Kosijerevo monastery, leaders of the Herzegovina uprising met and gave a cold response to the international commission. War was looming, and the people were ready to fight to the end.
Culture and Art at Their Peak
On Cetinje, the entire “Mountain Wreath” was performed for the first time ever! Njegoš’s masterpiece finally got the attention it deserved.
Some of the greatest artists were born: Jean Cocteau, the French writer and painter who dabbled in everything from Cubism to Surrealism, and Augustin Tin Ujević, the Croatian poet who marked Yugoslav literature between the wars.
Tech Boom and Sports
Montenegro advertised the sale of its first car that carried mail and passengers. But after nine years, the car was sold to a private owner and – vanished! Where did it go? Mystery!
On the sports front, Bjorn Borg won his fifth consecutive Wimbledon, totaling 11 Grand Slam titles, and retired at just 26. A legend!
Education and Culture on the Rise
The Veljko Vlahović University in Titograd founded the Institute of Foreign Languages, with Professor Vladimir Sekulić as its first director. A big step for education in Montenegro.
Also, the Malesija Cultural-Informative Center opened in Tuz, tasked with promoting Albanian culture and art in Montenegro.
Conclusion
July 5 is not just a date. It’s a day when history, culture, art, technology, and sports collided in spectacular chaos! Did you know all these events? Which one fascinates you the most? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s the real expert!
