Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 1, the 182 day of 2026. There are 183 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain as the British North America Act took effect. Called Dominion Day until 1982, the national holiday is now known as Canada Day.

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