July 26, 1989 – local parliament of Shahumyan, Northern Artsakh, decided to rejoin Nagorno Karabakh.

July 15, 1991 – Air strikes and ground offensives launched by Soviet-Azerbaijani joint forces (Kirovabad’s division N230 resulted in Erkez village seizure. 72 attackers lost their lives and three armored vehicles were captured by Armenians. Manashid and Byuzlukh villages were ceded a day earlier.

July 4, 1992 – Under strong pressure of Azerbaijani forces and mercenaries from Turkey, Armenians withdrew from Martakert. Later a part of Tartar was left as well.

July 23, 1993 – Resisting the fore’s attacks, Artsakh’s army liberated Aghdam.

July 26, 1993 – Armenian President signed laws on instituting National Hero, Courage and Service in Battle medals. National Hero title has been awarded to 8, Courage medal has been given to 746 and Service in Battle medal to 339 people as of December 31, 2000.