May 7 in history
Events on May 7
Notable events that happened on May 7 in past years.
- 2025
The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force conduct surgical strikes code-named Operation SINDOOR on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam Attack that killed 26 people.
Wikipedia article: Indian Army - 2002
A China Northern Airlines MD-82 plunges into the Yellow Sea, killing 112 people.
Wikipedia article: China Northern Airlines Flight 6136 - 1999
In Guinea-Bissau, President João Bernardo Vieira is ousted in a military coup.
Wikipedia article: Guinea-Bissau - 1992
Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on its first mission, STS-49.
Wikipedia article: Space Shuttle program - 1964
Pacific Airlines Flight 773 is hijacked by Francisco Gonzales and crashes in Contra Costa County, California, killing 44.
Wikipedia article: Pacific Air Lines Flight 773 - 1948
The Council of Europe is founded during the Hague Congress.
Wikipedia article: Council of Europe - 1940
World War II: The Norway Debate in the British House of Commons begins, and leads to the replacement of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain with Winston Churchill three days later.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1920
Polish–Soviet War: Kyiv offensive: Polish troops led by Józef Piłsudski and Edward Rydz-Śmigły and assisted by a symbolic Ukrainian force capture Kyiv only to be driven out by the Red Army counter-offensive a month later.
Wikipedia article: Polish–Soviet War - 1915
The Republic of China accedes to 13 of the 21 Demands, extending the Empire of Japan's control over Manchuria and the Chinese economy.
Wikipedia article: Beiyang government - 1840
The Great Natchez Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi killing 317 people. It is the second deadliest tornado in United States history.
Wikipedia article: Great Natchez Tornado - 1794
French Revolution: Robespierre introduces the Cult of the Supreme Being in the National Convention as the new state religion of the French First Republic.
Wikipedia article: French Revolution - 1718
The city of New Orleans is founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
Wikipedia article: New Orleans - 1625
State funeral of James VI and I (1566–1625) is held at Westminster Abbey.
Wikipedia article: Death and funeral of James VI and I - 1274
In France, the Second Council of Lyon opens; it ratified a decree to regulate the election of the Pope.
- 351
The Jewish revolt against Constantius Gallus breaks out after his arrival at Antioch.
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