July: History, Events, Traditions

July is the seventh month in the Gregorian calendar system. The original name of this month was Quintilis, which means "fifth" in Latin, because it was the fifth in the Roman calendar This month falls on days 182-212 (183-213 in leap years).

History and Events 

July is marked by various historical events that took place in Indonesia and the world. One of the historical events in July is the First World War, which broke out on July 28, 1914, and lasted until November 1, 1918. Besides World War I, many other historical events occurred in July, such as the unification of North and South Vietnam, the Treaty of Paris in 1783, and the impact of the American War of Independence on Indonesia.

National and International Days

Several national and international days are celebrated each year in July.

1st July: World Fruit Day

2nd July: International Cooperation Day

11th July: World Population Day

12th July: Malala Day

14th July: Revolution Day

These days are usually initiated by the United Nations (UN) and other UN specialized agencies, as well as other institutions, organizations, or communities. Some of these days are designated as national holidays.

Traditions and Sayings

July is also considered a good month for starting a new chapter. Here are some inspirational and encouraging quotes to mark the start of July:

"July is the perfect time to start a new chapter. Make beautiful memories and achieve big dreams"

"Don't dwell on the past. July is the time to start again and achieve your goals"

Weather and Natural Conditions

July is also considered to be the hottest month on record. The temperatures in July are the global average temperatures, meaning that some parts of the world are extremely hot while it is winter in other parts of the world. Heat waves have been reported in many parts of the world, including Southern Europe, Southeast Asia, North Africa and the United States.

These record-breaking high temperatures have also sparked fires in Greece, Canada and Algeria. Even in Antarctica, where it is actually still winter, temperatures are higher than normal.

July is a month packed with historic events, traditions and extreme weather. With a range of national and international holidays, this month offers opportunities to start new chapters and achieve goals.

We wish you a good start to July and wish you blessings and happiness on your journey.

Welcome July!