The 7th Party Congress laid out important directions for the period of reform.
On June 24, 1991, the Seventh National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam opened in Hanoi with the participation of 1,176 delegates, representing more than 2 million party members nationwide.
The 7th National Congress adopted the Platform for National Construction during the Transition Period to Socialism, the Strategy for Economic and Social Stabilization and Development until 2000, and many other important documents. This was the first time the Party had issued a comprehensive platform for the transition period to socialism in Vietnam. The Congress also elected the 7th Central Committee, and Comrade Do Muoi was elected General Secretary.
Many viewpoints established at the 7th National Congress continued to be supplemented and developed through subsequent congresses, becoming an important foundation for the country's development during the period of reform and international integration.
The first session of the National Assembly of unified Vietnam
From June 24 to July 3, 1976, the first session of the National Assembly of unified Vietnam was held in Hanoi. This session was of special significance following the victory of the general election on April 25, 1976, marking a step towards the completion of the state structure for the unified country.
During the session, the National Assembly passed several historic decisions: naming the country the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; designating Hanoi as the capital; establishing the red flag with a yellow star as the national flag; adopting the national anthem "Tiến quân ca" (Marching Song); and renaming Saigon - Gia Định to Ho Chi Minh City. The National Assembly also established the Constitution Drafting Committee and streamlined the unified state apparatus from the central to local levels.
The decisions adopted at the session laid the legal and political foundation for the process of national construction and development in the new phase.
The victory at Dak Po - the last major battle in the resistance war against the French.
On June 24, 1954, on National Highway 19, in the section passing through Dak Po (now in Gia Lai province), the main forces of Military Region 5 completely annihilated the 100th Mobile Regiment of the French army.
The 100th Mobile Brigade was an elite unit of the French expeditionary army. Through flexible ambush tactics, combined with mobile warfare and continuous pursuit, our forces annihilated a large portion of the enemy's forces and captured many weapons and war equipment.
The victory at Dak Po not only contributed to the demoralization of the French army but also left many valuable lessons about Vietnamese military art, especially in organizing ambushes, coordinating forces, and exploiting strategic opportunities.
National Lung Hospital - nearly 70 years of leading role in tuberculosis control.
On June 24, 1957, the Central Institute for Tuberculosis Control, the predecessor of today's Central Lung Hospital, was officially established.
Over nearly 70 years of development, the National Lung Hospital has not only undertaken medical examination and treatment but also served as a center for research, training, and guidance in the field of tuberculosis and lung diseases. The national tuberculosis control program, coordinated by the hospital, has now been implemented in 100% of communes and wards nationwide, reaching the entire population.
Thanks to these achievements, Vietnam's tuberculosis control model was highly appreciated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and selected as one of the pilot models in the Global Strategy to End Tuberculosis 2016-2035.
Thai Thuy Wetland Reserve contributes to preserving coastal biodiversity.
On June 24, 2020, Thai Binh province (now Hung Yen province) announced the establishment of the Thai Thuy Wetland Nature Reserve, covering an area of over 6,500 hectares. This is one of the important coastal wetland areas of the Northern Delta, located within the core zone of the Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve.
The reserve is divided into strictly protected areas, ecological restoration areas, and service-administrative areas to conserve the mangrove ecosystem, tidal flats, aquatic resources, and many rare migratory bird species.
The establishment of protected areas not only contributes to the protection of biodiversity but also enhances the capacity to respond to climate change, reduces coastal erosion, and ensures sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is open to visitors.
On June 24, 1966, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi, officially opened its doors to visitors. This was Vietnam's first national fine arts museum, housing tens of thousands of artifacts reflecting the development of national art from prehistoric times to the modern era.
Over the past 60 years, the museum has become an important cultural landmark of the capital, contributing to the preservation, research, and promotion of Vietnamese art values to domestic and international audiences. Many works by renowned painters such as Nguyen Phan Chanh, To Ngoc Van, Nguyen Sang, and Bui Xuan Phai are currently preserved and displayed here.
More than just a showcase of artistic heritage, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum is also an educational space that inspires creativity in generations of art lovers.
The renowned painter Bui Xuan Phai and his immortal "Phai Street" legacy.
On June 24, 1988, painter Bui Xuan Phai passed away in Hanoi, ending a journey of more than 40 years dedicated to art but leaving behind a unique legacy for Vietnamese fine arts.
Born in 1921, he belonged to the last generation of the Indochina College of Fine Arts, contemporaries of the famous quartet of modern Vietnamese painters: Nguyen Sang, Duong Bich Lien, Nguyen Tu Nghiem, and Bui Xuan Phai.
Mentioning Bui Xuan Phai brings to mind his paintings of Hanoi's old town, characterized by a distinctive style, affectionately known to the public and art critics alike as "Phai's Streets." Beyond his success with the old town theme, he also left behind many valuable works depicting traditional Vietnamese opera, portraits, rural scenes, and mining regions.
In 1996, Bui Xuan Phai was posthumously awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize for Literature and Arts.
The US Congress passed a historic gun control bill.
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan "Safer Communities Act" with 234 votes in favor and 193 against, completing its passage through Congress after the Senate approved it the previous day. This is considered the most significant gun control reform package in the U.S. in nearly 30 years.
The bill was pushed forward after a series of shocking mass shootings, particularly the school attacks in Buffalo and Uvalde. The text adds measures to tighten background checks for gun buyers aged 18 to 21, strengthens screening of minors' records, and allocates billions of dollars to mental health, school safety, and crisis intervention programs.
On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the law into effect, calling it a significant step toward reducing gun violence in the United States.
UEFA officially abolishes the away goals rule after more than half a century.
On June 24, 2021, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) officially announced the abolition of the away goals rule in all club competitions starting from the 2021-2022 season.
The away goals rule was introduced by UEFA in 1965 to encourage teams to play attacking football when playing away from home. Under the old rules, if two teams were tied on aggregate after two legs, the team that scored more away goals would advance.
However, UEFA argues that home and away advantages in modern football have significantly diminished compared to the past. Therefore, starting from the 2021-2022 season, matches tied after two legs will go into extra time and a penalty shootout instead of considering away goals.
This decision sparked much debate among experts and fans.
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