July 1919

Sunday 06:

The British dirigible R-34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic by an airship.

Friday 11:

Eight-hour working day and free Sunday made into law in the Netherlands.

Sunday 13:

The British airship R-34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight.

Thursday 31:

German national assembly adopts the Weimar constitution (to enter into force August 14)