July 1 in history: Establishment of the dominion of Canada, and more

 | Updated: Jul 01, 2021, 08:13 AM IST

Here is what happened in the history today. 

The dominion of Canada is established.

The dominion of Canada is established. 

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SOS is adopted as the International Distress Signal.

 SOS is adopted as the International Distress Signal.

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The Warsaw Pact is formally disbanded in Prague.

The Warsaw Pact is formally disbanded in Prague.

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Hong Kong officially reverted to China, ending 156 years of British rule.

Hong Kong officially reverted to China, ending 156 years of British rule.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is established.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is established.

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