Today Importance - 1st July
1-Jul-1781
British troops defeated Hyder Ali's advance. After the Battle of Porto Novo he was tested and defeated by Airy Coote.
1-Jul-1821
Daily newspaper 'Mumbai Samachar' is published.
1-Jul-1852
For the first time in Asia, postage stamps were issued to the general public from Sindh Province in Karachi.
1-Jul-1856
The first line to the south was launched by the Madras Railway Company. It ran for a distance of 63 miles between Weyasarpandi and Walajah Road (Arcot).






