July 5th, 1950 – Korean War: The Battle of Osan begins and the first clash between U.S. and North Korean forces in the war occurs.
July 7th, 1944 – World War II: During the Battle of Saipan the largest Banzai charge of the war occurs.
July 8th, 1994 – Koreas: North Korea's Kim Il-sung dies and his son, Kim Jong-il, begins to assume supreme leadership.
July 9th, 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Saipan concludes with a U.S. victory, bringing Japan within range of B-29 raids and precipitating the resignation of Hideki Tōjō, the Prime Minister of Japan.
July 10th, 1951 – Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong, in the southern part of North Korea.