July 01

1770 – "Lexell's Comet" is seen closer to the Earth than any other comet in recorded history, approaching to a distance of 0.0146 astronomical units.
1819 – Johann Georg Tralles discovers the "Great Comet of 1819." It is the first comet analyzed using polarimetry.
1881 – The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine, United States.
1962 – Actor Dominic Keating (Lt. Malcolm Reed) is born.

2410 – The USS Yeager, SC-8018 is relaunched with Commander Julia Nielson as commanding officer.