Every day in Bulgarian history holds a story worth remembering. In this recurring series, On This Day in Bulgaria, we look back at notable events, decisions, and milestones that happened on this date across the country’s history.
July 31, 1877 — A Hard-Fought War
The town of Stara Zagora, recently liberated by Russian forces, was recaptured and razed by Suleyman Pasha’s troops during the Russo-Turkish War, a reminder of how contested the road to Bulgarian liberation truly was.
July 31, 1997 — Adopting the Coat of Arms
The National Assembly adopted the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Bulgaria Act, formally establishing the country’s modern coat of arms, designed by painter Kiril Gogov and sculptor Georgi Chapkunov.
July 31, 2014 — Conquering K2
Bulgarian mountaineer Boyan Petrov reached the summit of K2 (8,611 m), the world’s second-highest mountain, on the Pakistan-China border, adding another milestone to his celebrated high-altitude climbing career.
Explore more of Bulgaria’s story on Bronicable, including our Bulgaria From Above series and our guides to the best of Bulgaria.
