JULY 7: THE DAY HISTORY WENT WILD IN EVERY DIRECTION!
Imagine a day that’s like a Swiss Army knife of history – packed with surprises, twists, and events that shaped the world! Welcome to July 7, a day that saw it all – from kings dying, wars raging, to fiery protests and explosions shaking cities.
Kings and Revolutions – History That Never Sleeps On this day, English King Edward died while a fierce uprising was underway in Scotland. In Poland, Sigismund II Augustus, the last king of the Jagiellon dynasty, passed away. During his reign, he created the union of Poland, Lithuania, and Western Prussia – the Lublin Union – and proclaimed freedom of religion. But it wasn’t all peaceful – under pressure from the Catholic “Holy League,” French King Henry III issued the Edict of Nemours against the Huguenots, fueling religious conflicts.
Wars, Alliances, and Betrayals – Europe on Fire The Treaty of Tilsit was signed, ending the war between France and Russia, members of the coalition against Napoleon. Napoleon promised not to persecute Montenegrins for their fight against France – but we know how that story went. The allied forces of the Sixth Coalition entered Paris after Napoleon’s abdication, while in Japan, the war with China began near the Marco Polo Bridge, further complicating global tensions.
Culture and Science – Light in the Darkness of Conflict July 7 also marks the birth of some of the greatest minds and artists: French inventor Joseph Marie Jacquard, whose weaving loom revolutionized industry; painter Marc Chagall, who blended Russian folklore with Parisian bohemia; and Croatian writer Miroslav Krleža, a pillar of 20th-century Yugoslav culture. On the flip side, German physicist Georg Simon Ohm, namesake of the unit of electrical resistance – the ohm – died on this day.
Today’s World – From Protests to War Threats In Belgrade, protests erupted over the announcement of a curfew due to the coronavirus pandemic, escalating into clashes with police and tear gas use. In Ukraine, intense fighting continues, with the Ukrainian military commander warning of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region. London was rocked by a series of explosions in the subway and a city bus, killing 56 people; the Islamist group Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility.
Tech and Social Upheavals Wimbledon organizers apologized for electronic system failures during the semifinal match, while Roger Federer lost his “King of Wimbledon” title to Novak Djokovic, who now holds seven titles. Politically, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as leader of the Conservative Party, ending a months-long political crisis.
Natural Disasters and Tragedies Floods in southwestern Russia claimed lives and flooded about 5,000 homes, while a massive fire engulfed the Golo Brdo landfill near Novi Pazar, threatening to spread. In China, heavy rains caused catastrophic floods in central and eastern regions.
Final Thought July 7 isn’t just another date on the calendar – it’s a day when history showed its most dramatic face. Kings fell, wars raged, artists created, and ordinary people fought for their lives and rights. Think your day is tough? Remember July 7 – the day the world spun like a crazy carousel.
So, how about we make a list of the wildest historical days? Or maybe you have a favorite date that changed the world? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s got the craziest story!
