July 11, 1921 After almost three years of war, England and Northern Irish guerillas sign a truce. War broke out after several Irish parliament members declared Ireland's independence.

July 12, 1990 Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin shocks the 28th congress of the Soviet Communist Party by announcing he is resigning his party membership.

July 13, 1930 The first football World Cup is held in Uruguay. Thirteen participating teams are di