02 July - Homage to Siraj ud-Daulah

Mirza Muhammad Siraj-ud-Daulah (1727 – 2 July 1757), commonly known as Siraj-ud-Daulah, was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. The end of his reign marked the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost entire South Asia.

Siraj succeeded his maternal grandfather, Alivardi Khan as the Nawab of Bengal in April 1756 at the age of 23. Betrayed by Mir Jafar, then commander of Nawab's army, Siraj lost the Battle of Plassey on 23 June 1757. The forces of the East India Company under Robert Clive invaded and the administration of Bengal fell into the hands of the Company.

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01 July - Zip Code Day is observed

A ZIP Code is a postal code used by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Introduced in 1963, the basic format consisted of five digits. In 1983, an extended ZIP+4 code was introduced; it included the five digits of the ZIP Code, followed by a hyphen and four digits that designated a more specific location.

The term ZIP is an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan; it was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently and quickly[2] (zipping along) when senders use the code in the postal address. The term ZIP Code was originally registered as a service mark by the USPS, but its registration expired in 1997.

01 July - Vasantrao Phulsing Naik birth anniversary

Vasantrao Phulsing Naik (01 July 1913 – 18 August 1979) was an Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1963 until 1975. To this date, he remains as the longest-serving Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Also, he had a credit to return to power after completion of full five years.

01 July - Canada Day

Canada Day is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada.Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday was renamed in 1982, the year the Canada Act was passed.Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country, as well as in various locations around the world, attended by Canadians living abroad.

01 July - Bidhan Chandra Roy birth aniversary

Bidhan Chandra Roy (01 July 1882 – 01 July 1962) was an eminent Indian physician, educationist, philanthropist, freedom fighter and politician who served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 until his death in 1962. Bidhan Roy is often considered the Maker of Modern West Bengal due to his key role in the founding of several institutions and five eminent cities, Durgapur, Kalyani, Bidhannagar, Ashokenagar and Habra. He is one of the few people in history to have obtained F.R.C.S. and M.R.C.P. degrees simultaneously. In India, the National Doctors' Day is celebrated in his memory every year on 01 July. He was awarded Bharat Ratna on 04 February 1961, India's highest civilian honour

01 July - Handover of Hong Kong in 1997

The transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong,commonly known as the handover of Hong Kong (or simply the Handover, also the Return in mainland China), occurred at midnight at the start of 1 July 1997, when the United Kingdom ended administration for the colony of Hong Kong and returned control of the territory to China. Hong Kong became a special administrative region and continues to maintain governing and economic systems separate from those of mainland China.

This event ended 156 years of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. The territory was Britain's last substantial overseas possession. With a population of about 6.5 million in 1997, Hong Kong constituted 97% of the total population of all British Dependent Territories at the time. The retro cession is considered by some to definitively mark the end of the British Empire.

30 June - Maharaja Gulab Singh Jamwal death anniversary

Maharaja Gulab Singh Jamwal (1792–1857) was the founder of royal Dogra dynasty and first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, the second largest princely state in British India, which was created after the defeat of the Sikh Empire in the First Anglo-Sikh War. During First Anglo-Sikh War, Gulab Singh helped the British against the Sikhs.The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) formalised the sale by the British to Gulab Singh for 7,500,000 Nanakshahee Rupees of all the lands in Kashmir that were ceded to them by the Sikhs by the Treaty of Lahore.

Maharaja Gulab Singh died on 30 June 1857 and was succeeded by his son, Ranbir Singh.

01 July - Abdul Qaiyum Ansari born in 1905

Abdul Qaiyum Ansari (1 July 1905 – 18 January 1973) was a participant in the freedom struggle of India. He was known for his commitment to national integration, secularism and communal harmony. He was a leader who worked against the demand of Muslim league for creation of a separate Muslim nation from India as an independent state.

30 June - The Santhal rebellion 1855

The Santhal rebellion (sometimes referred to as the Sonthal rebellion), commonly known as Santhal Hool, was a rebellion in present-day Jharkhand, in eastern India against both the British colonial authority and zamindari system by the Santhal people. It started on June 30, 1855 and on November 10, 1855 martial law was proclaimed which lasted until January 3, 1856 when martial law was suspended and the movement was brutally ended by troops loyal to the British. The rebellion was led by the four Murmu Brothers - Sidhu, Kanhu, Chand and Bhairav.

The uprising of the Santhals began as a reaction to end despotic British revenue system, usury practices, and the zamindari system in India; in the tribal belt of what was then known as the Bengal Presidency. It was a revolt against the oppression of the colonial rule propagated through a distorted revenue system, enforced by the local zamindars, the police and the courts of the legal system set up by the British.

The Santhals lived in and depended on forests. In 1832, the British demarcated the Damin-i-koh region in present day Jharkhand and invited Santhals to settle in the region. Due to promises of land and economic amenities a large numbers of Santhals came to settle from Cuttack, Dhalbhum, Manbhum, Hazaribagh, Midnapore etc. Soon, mahajans and zamindars as tax-collecting intermediaries deployed by British dominated the economy. Many Santals became victims of corrupt money lending practices. They were lent money at exorbitant rates when they never repay then their lands were forcibly taken, they were forced into bonded labour. This sparked the Santal rebellion by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, two brothers who led the Santals against the Britishers but were defeated.

29 June - Tahitian kingdom was annexed to France in 1880

On 29 June 1880, the Kingdom of Tahiti was officially annexed to France. King Pomare V signed a treaty of annexation, which led to Tahiti becoming a French colony. This marked the end of Tahiti's sovereignty as an independent kingdom and the beginning of its integration into the French colonial empire.

Certainly! Here's a more detailed account of the annexation of the Tahitian kingdom by France in 1880:

Historical Background

Early Contact and Initial Relations

• European Contact: European explorers, including Samuel Wallis and James Cook, arrived in Tahiti in the late 18th century. Their reports of Tahiti's beauty and resources attracted further European interest.
• Missionary Influence: In the early 19th century, Protestant missionaries from the London Missionary Society arrived in Tahiti and had a significant cultural and religious impact on the island.

French Interest in Tahiti

• French Missionaries: In 1836, French Catholic missionaries were expelled from Tahiti, prompting a response from France, which sought to protect its missionaries and expand its influence in the Pacific.
• French Protectorate: In 1842, France established a protectorate over Tahiti and the surrounding islands after a brief conflict, despite resistance from Queen Pomare IV and her supporters.

Annexation of 1880

Political Pressure and Internal Struggles

• French Pressure: Over the following decades, French influence in Tahiti grew, and the local monarchy faced increasing pressure from French authorities.
• King Pomare V: The last reigning monarch, King Pomare V, faced political and economic difficulties. By the late 1870s, it became clear that the kingdom could not sustain its independence.

Treaty of Annexation

• June 29, 1880: King Pomare V signed the treaty of annexation, formally ceding Tahiti and its dependencies to France. The treaty was signed under duress, as the king had little choice given the overwhelming French presence and pressure.
• Terms of the Treaty: The treaty stipulated that Tahiti would become a French colony, with the king retaining certain ceremonial privileges but relinquishing political power.

Aftermath and Impact

Colonial Administration

• French Colony: Tahiti was administered as a French colony, with French laws and governance structures gradually replacing traditional Tahitian systems.
• Economic Changes: The economy shifted to align with French colonial interests, with an emphasis on exporting copra (dried coconut meat) and other local products.

Cultural and Social Impact

• Cultural Assimilation: French cultural and educational policies aimed at assimilating Tahitians into French culture, though traditional Tahitian customs and practices persisted.
• Resistance and Adaptation: While there was resistance to French rule, many Tahitians adapted to the new political realities, blending their cultural heritage with influences from France.

Modern Legacy

• French Polynesia: Today, Tahiti is part of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. It enjoys a degree of autonomy, with local governance structures coexisting with French administration.
• Cultural Revival: In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in preserving and promoting traditional Tahitian culture and language, alongside the influences of French culture.

The annexation of Tahiti by France marked a significant turning point in the island's history, leading to profound changes in its political, economic, and cultural landscape.