Major Events of July 2016: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from July 2016 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

Major Events of July 2016: Key Historical Moments from the Month

01 Jul 2016 Worst Terror Attack in Bangladesh: Islamic militants stormed a cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in the deaths of 20 hostages and 2 police officers. This event marked the most severe terrorist attack in the country's history.
02 Jul 2016 Pro-EU Protests in London: Thousands of pro-European Union protesters demonstrated in London against the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU, demanding that Article 50 not be invoked.
03 Jul 2016 Philippine Drug War Killings: In the early days of President Rodrigo Duterte's administration, the Philippine National Police killed ten people within a week, following the president's controversial statements encouraging the elimination of drug addicts, marking the beginning of a highly contentious anti-drug campaign.
04 Jul 2016 NASA's Juno Spacecraft Reaches Jupiter: NASA's Juno spacecraft successfully completed its 20-month mission, arriving at Jupiter and marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
05 Jul 2016 FBI Clears Hillary Clinton in Email Investigation: The FBI recommended no criminal charges against Hillary Clinton regarding her email practices, despite describing her handling of classified information as 'extremely careless'.
06 Jul 2016 Chilcot Report on Iraq War: The United Kingdom released a comprehensive report on its involvement in the Iraq War, chaired by Sir John Chilcot. The inquiry concluded that the invasion was not a 'last resort' and was based on 'flawed intelligence and assessments', critically examining the decision-making process that led to the controversial war.
07 Jul 2016 Dallas Police Shooting Tragedy: Ex-US Army soldier Micah Xavier Johnson launched a devastating attack on police officers during an anti-police protest in downtown Dallas, Texas. He shot fourteen policemen, killing five, in a shocking act of violence that highlighted deep tensions between law enforcement and the African-American community. Johnson was ultimately neutralized by police using a robot-delivered explosive device.
08 Jul 2016 2016 NATO Summit in Warsaw: NATO member countries gathered in Warsaw, Poland for a two-day summit focusing on critical geopolitical issues including Russia's actions, NATO's presence in Eastern Europe, the migrant crisis, ISIL extremists, and the implications of Brexit.
09 Jul 2016 Kashmir Insurgency Protests: Violent clashes erupted in Jammu and Kashmir when protesters defied an army curfew to attend the funeral of Hizbul Mujahideen's top rebel commander. At least three people were killed and many more injured during the confrontation with Indian Army troops.
10 Jul 2016 Protests Following Police Shootings: Nationwide protests erupted across multiple American cities following the fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, two black men. The demonstrations were marked by numerous arrests and confrontations, highlighting ongoing racial tensions in the United States.
11 Jul 2016 Srebrenica Massacre Memorial Burial: A solemn ceremony was held at the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, where 127 victims of the 1995 massacre were buried. Notably, this was the first memorial where Bosnian Serbs were not permitted to attend, reflecting ongoing tensions and healing processes.
12 Jul 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Ruling: The arbitral tribunal adjudicating the Philippines' case against China in the South China Sea ruled overwhelmingly in favor of the Philippines, determining that major elements of China's claim—including its nine-dash line, recent land reclamation activities, and other activities in Philippine waters—were unlawful.
13 Jul 2016 Japanese Emperor Plans Historic Abdication: Emperor Akihito of Japan announced his intention to abdicate in the coming years, citing old age. This would be the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in 200 years, with the last being Emperor Kokaku in 1817.
14 Jul 2016 2016 Nice Terrorist Attack: On Bastille Day, a terrorist deliberately drove a 19-tonne truck into a crowded celebration on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, resulting in a devastating mass casualty event. The attack killed 86 people and injured 434 others before the perpetrator was neutralized by police. This tragic incident was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in France's recent history.
15 Jul 2016 2016 Turkish Coup d'État Attempt: A small faction of the Turkish military under the command of the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) staged a coup attempt. The coup involved tanks on the Bosporus Bridge, fighter jets bombing the Turkish Parliament, and public and private institutions under siege. The death toll was at least 42 in Ankara and 60 across Turkey, with 130 soldiers taken into custody and one Turkish Army general killed.
16 Jul 2016 2016 Turkish Coup Attempt: On July 16, 2016, a significant military coup attempt against the Turkish government unfolded. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan returned to Istanbul Atatürk Airport, signaling the coup's potential failure. Erdoğan subsequently declared the coup over, with over 1,500 military members detained. General Ümit Dündar reported 194 fatalities, including 41 police officers, 47 civilians, and 104 alleged coup plotters. An additional 1,440 people were wounded. In a related international incident, eight people were arrested by Greek security forces after a Turkish military helicopter landed at Alexandroupoli Airport, with the crew requesting political asylum. The United States Federal Aviation Administration issued an unprecedented order prohibiting all airlines from flying between Turkey and the U.S.
17 Jul 2016 Baton Rouge Police Officers Killed in Shooting: A tragic incident in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where at least three police officers were killed and several others wounded by a lone gunman, highlighting tensions in law enforcement and community relations.
18 Jul 2016 US Warns Turkey About NATO Membership: US Secretary of State John Kerry warned Turkey that it could potentially lose NATO membership if it fails to uphold democratic principles. In the aftermath of the attempted coup, approximately 8,000 police officers were fired, and over 6,000 individuals were detained across various state institutions as part of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's widespread crackdown.
19 Jul 2016 Donald Trump Nominated as Republican Presidential Candidate: Donald Trump was officially nominated as the Republican Party's candidate for the 2016 presidential election during the Republican National Convention, marking a significant moment in the U.S. political landscape.
20 Jul 2016 Donald Trump Officially Nominated as GOP Presidential Candidate: At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Donald Trump was officially nominated as the party's presidential candidate. He defeated 16 rivals in the primaries, with Senator Jeff Sessions nominating him as 'a warrior and a winner'.
21 Jul 2016 Trump Accepts Republican Nomination: Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican Party's nomination for the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, a pivotal moment in a highly polarizing and unconventional campaign that would ultimately lead to his election as President.
22 Jul 2016 2016 US Presidential Election: Clinton's VP Selection: Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic Party presidential candidate, selected Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia as her vice presidential running mate.
23 Jul 2016 Kabul Twin Bombing During Hazara Protest: A devastating terrorist attack occurred in Kabul during a protest by the Shiite Hazara minority against a power project route change. Twin suicide bombings killed at least 80 people and injured 260, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the Hazara community.
24 Jul 2016 Baghdad Suicide Attack by ISIL: A devastating suicide attack in the Kadhimiyah district of northern Baghdad killed at least 21 people and injured more than 35. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the terrorist incident.
25 Jul 2016 Islamic State Claims Ansbach Festival Bombing: The Islamic State claims responsibility for a bombing outside a music festival in Ansbach, Germany, which killed the bomber and injured 12 others.
26 Jul 2016 Hillary Clinton's Historic Nomination: Hillary Clinton made history by becoming the first female nominee for President of the United States from a major political party at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, marking a significant milestone for women in American politics.
27 Jul 2016 Twin Bombings in Syrian Kurdish Town: At least 44 people are killed in devastating twin bombings in Al-Qamishli, a Kurdish-controlled town near the Syria-Turkey border. The Islamic State (ISIL) claims responsibility for the attack.
28 Jul 2016 Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination: Hillary Clinton officially accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2016 presidential election, marking a historic moment as the first woman nominated by a major U.S. political party.
29 Jul 2016 Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Nomination: Hillary Clinton became the first woman to accept a major US political party's presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
30 Jul 2016 Tragic Lockhart Hot Air Balloon Crash: A devastating hot air balloon accident near Lockhart, Texas, resulted in the tragic loss of 16 lives, marking one of the deadliest civilian aviation incidents in recent Texas history.
31 Jul 2016 DNC Cyber Attack Allegations: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton accused Russian intelligence agencies of hacking Democratic National Committee computers. Simultaneously, Donald Trump was accused of supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin.