This date in history 7-1-2021

This date in history for July 1.

1863: Battle of Gettysburg begins.

1867: Canada Day.

1898: The Battle of San Juan Hill.

1916: Battle of the Somme begins.

1979: First Sony Walkman goes on sale.

1984: PG-13 rating debuts.

1997: Hong Kong reverts back to Chinese control.

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