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11. 7. 1346

11.7. 1346 Charles IV elected King of Rome

In 1346 Charles IV was crowned King of Rome, which was a prerequisite for the later award of the imperial crown. Financially, however, he bled.

10. 7. 1940

10.7. 1940 Battle of Britain

Hitler hoped that Great Britain would sue for peace. However, this did not happen, and so in July 1940 the battle began, lasting less than a year. The Germans caused considerable damage in London and other British cities.

9. 7. 1834

9.7. 1834 Jan Neruda is born

His short stories from Malostranské Street are among the gems of Czech modern prose. Jan Neruda was also at the birth of the Mayans. He was born at the beginning of July 1834.

8. 7. 1847

8.7. 1847 František Křižík was born

He was the first to light up Prague's square with electric light. The name of František Křižík is associated in Bohemia with the idea of an electric century, like Edison's in America.

7. 7. 1650

7.7. 1650 Swedish army left Moravian towns

During the Thirty Years' War, Swedish Protestant troops invaded Moravia in 1643. They left the town seven years later. Back then, in July, the Te Deum was sung in the churches to mark the end of the terrible war.

6. 7. 1415

6.7. 1415 Burning of Master Jan Hus

On the border Jan Hus sang until the smoke choked him. The fateful moment occurred on July 6, 1415 in Constance.

13. 7. 2020

5.7. 1778 War of the Bavarian Succession

Twenty thousand human lives were paid by Prussia for the armed conflict that broke out in July 1778. The War of the Bavarian Succession is also known as the Potato or Plum Mela.

4. 7. 1943

4.7. 1943 Battle of the Kursk Arch

One of the most important clashes of the Second World War took place in the Kursk Arch, preparations began on 4 July 1943. It is the largest tank battle in history.

3. 7. 1866

3.7. 1866 Battle of Hradec Kralove

The most important and decisive clash of the Austro-Prussian War took place on 3. It was the largest clash on Czech territory in history.

2. 7. 1917

2.7. 1917 Battle of Zborov

During the Battle of Zborov, the Czechoslovak Legions were able to make their first significant appearance on the Eastern Front. They became a symbol of exemplary heroism.

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