August 7 in history
Events on August 7
Notable events that happened on August 7 in past years.
- 2026
Debsirin Nonthaburi school shooting
Wikipedia article: 2026 Nonthaburi shootings - 1999
The Chechnya-based Islamic International Brigade invades neighboring Dagestan.
Wikipedia article: Chechnya - 1997
Fine Air Flight 101 crashes after takeoff from Miami International Airport, killing five people.
Wikipedia article: Fine Air Flight 101 - 1989
U.S. Congressman Mickey Leland (D-TX) and 15 others die in a plane crash in Ethiopia.
Wikipedia article: Mickey Leland - 1981
The Washington Star ceases all operations after 128 years of publication.
Wikipedia article: The Washington Star - 1970
California judge Harold Haley is taken hostage in his courtroom and killed during an effort to free George Jackson from police custody.
Wikipedia article: Harold Haley - 1962
Canadian-born American pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey is awarded the U.S. President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service for her refusal to authorize thalidomide.
Wikipedia article: Frances Oldham Kelsey - 1947
The Bombay Municipal Corporation formally takes over the Bombay Electric Supply and Transport (BEST).
Wikipedia article: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation - 1933
The Kingdom of Iraq slaughters over 3,000 Assyrians in the village of Simele. This date is recognized as Martyrs Day or National Day of Mourning by the Assyrian community in memory of the Simele massacre.
Wikipedia article: Kingdom of Iraq - 1926
The first British Grand Prix was held at Brooklands.
Wikipedia article: British Grand Prix - 1819
Simón Bolívar triumphs over Spain in the Battle of Boyacá.
Wikipedia article: Simón Bolívar - 1786
The first federal Indian Reservation is created by the United States.
Wikipedia article: Indian reservation - 1679
The brigantine Le Griffon becomes the first ship to sail the upper Great Lakes of North America.
Wikipedia article: Brigantine - 936
Coronation of King Otto I of Germany.
- 461
Roman Emperor Majorian is beheaded near the river Iria in north-west Italy following his arrest and deposition by the magister militum Ricimer.
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