100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from July 1926

The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here's a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1926.

Canadian Prime Minister Arthur Meighen's two-day-old government is defeated in Parliament by one vote on July 1. Many of Meighen's fellow Conservatives voted against him.

Mexican President Plutarco Elías Calles publishes the Calles Law on July 2. The law mandated that all church property become government property and that all worship be conducted inside churches under the supervision of local officials.