The Economic Times

On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key events

On This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural milestones. The Battle of the Somme began, the Dominion of Canada was formed, the Bretton Woods Conference opened, Hong Kong returned to China, Sony introduced the Walkman and Princess Diana was born, alongside significant developments in communication, politics and popular culture.