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- 2002 The International Criminal Court (ICC) is established
The first international judicial body that has the power to trial individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
- 1979 The Walkman makes its appearance in stores for the first time
The portable audio cassette player was made by Sony and went on sale in Japan.
- 1908 SOS is adopted as the International Distress Signal
The 2nd International Radiotelegraphic Convention, which was signed in December 1906, made the Morse code distress signal (· · · – – – · · ·), the standard international maritime distress signal.
Births On This Day,
July 1
- 1971 Missy Elliott
American rapper, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress
- 1967 Pamela Anderson
Canadian/American model, actress, producer, author, activist
- 1961 Diana, Princess of Wales
Deaths On This Day,
July 1
- 2004 Marlon Brando
American actor
- 1974 Juan Perón
Argentine military officer, politician, 29th President of Argentina
- 1964 Pierre Monteux
French conductor
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