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On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, William Grant Stairs, Canadian-English captain and explorer (died 1892) was born. In 1867, The British North America Act takes effect as the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia join into confederation to create the modern nation of Canada. John A. Macdonald is sworn in as the first Prime Minister of Canada. This date is commemorated annually in Canada as Canada Day, a national holiday. In 1943, Peeter Lepp, Estonian politician, 37th Mayor of Tallinn was born. In 1955, Li Keqiang, Chinese economist and politician, 7th Premier of the People's Republic of China (died 2023) was born. In 1957, The International Geophysical Year begins. In 1972, The first Gay pride march in England takes place. In 1997, China resumes sovereignty over the city-state of Hong Kong, ending 156 years of British colonial rule. The handover ceremony is attended by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Charles, Prince of Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. In 1997, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-94, a re-flight of the prematurely-ended STS-83 mission with the same crew. In 2003, Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong. In 2024, At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment solder was entombed in the memorial at this ceremony. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary

South China Morning Post

July 1, 2026

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Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary

Festive events and promotions across Hong Kong marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty have drawn large numbers of mainland tourists to major attractions and landmarks in the city. Amid a sea of red national flags and celebratory banners on Wednesday, visitors told the South China Morning Post that they thoroughly enjoyed the perks on offer, including complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per...

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