April 7 in history
Events on April 7
Notable events that happened on April 7 in past years.
- 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed for the Supreme Court of the United States, becoming the first black female justice.
Wikipedia article: Ketanji Brown Jackson - 2018
Syria launches the Douma chemical attack during the Eastern Ghouta offensive of the Syrian Civil War.
Wikipedia article: Douma chemical attack - 2009
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is sentenced to 25 years in prison for ordering killings and kidnappings by security forces.
Wikipedia article: Peru - 2001
NASA launches the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter.
Wikipedia article: NASA - 1990
John Poindexter is convicted for his role in the Iran–Contra affair. In 1991 the convictions are reversed on appeal.
Wikipedia article: John Poindexter - 1980
During the Iran hostage crisis, the United States severs relations with Iran.
Wikipedia article: Iran hostage crisis - 1971
Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of Vietnamization.
Wikipedia article: Vietnam War - 1956
Francoist Spain agrees to surrender its protectorate in Morocco.
Wikipedia article: Francoist Spain - 1944
In the Fragheto massacre, soldiers belonging to the German 356th Infantry Division kill 30 Italian civilians and 15 partisans near Casteldelci in central-northern Italy.
Wikipedia article: Fragheto massacre - 1939
Benito Mussolini declares an Italian protectorate over Albania and forces King Zog I into exile.
Wikipedia article: Benito Mussolini - 1922
Teapot Dome scandal: United States Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall leases federal petroleum reserves to private oil companies on excessively generous terms.
Wikipedia article: Teapot Dome scandal - 1824
The Mechanics' Institution is established in Manchester, England at the Bridgewater Arms hotel, as part of a national movement for the education of working men. The institute is the precursor to three Universities in the city: the University of Manchester, UMIST and the Metropolitan University of Manchester (MMU).
Wikipedia article: Mechanics' institute - 1790
Russo-Turkish war (1787–1792): Greek privateer Lambros Katsonis loses three of his ships in the Battle of Andros.
Wikipedia article: Russo-Turkish War (1787–1792) - 1521
Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Cebu.
- 451
Attila the Hun captures Metz in France, killing most of its inhabitants and burning the town.
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