Historical Events for 12th July 2021

1561 – “Trinity Church” (now Saint Basil’s Cathedral) is consecrated in Moscow, Russia
1700 – Gelderland accepts Gregorian calendar; yesterday is June 30, 1700
1790 – French Revolution: The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is adopted, putting the Catholic Church in France under the control of the state
1918 – Japanese battleship explodes in Bay of Tokayama, 500 killed
1944 – US government recognizes authority of French General Charles de Gaulle
1953 – KTVB TV channel 7 in Boise, ID (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
1958 – US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Bikini Island
1962 – Rolling Stones 1st performance (Marquee Club, London)
1970 – Tanzania signs contract with China for building Tanzam-railway
1987 – Canadian Open Women’s Golf (du Maurier Classic), Islesmere GC: Jody Rosenthal wins by 2 from Ayako Okamoto of Japan

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