What Happened on July 7?

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EVENTS ON JULY 7

Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 7, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

First Battle of the Isonzo

Year: 1915

The First Battle of the Isonzo comes to an end.

Sliced bread

Year: 1928

Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri.

North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911

Year: 1911

The United States, UK, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues.

Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.

Year: 1907

Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. staged his first Follies on the roof of the New York Theater in New York City.

President of the United States

Year: 1898

US president William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution, annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States.

Lapua Movement

Year: 1930

The Finnish far-right Lapua Movement organises the Peasant March demonstration in Helsinki to put pressure on the government to prohibit communist activities.

Henry J. Kaiser

Year: 1930

Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser begins construction of Boulder Dam (now known as Hoover Dam).

World War II

Year: 1944

World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan.

BIRTHS ON JULY 7

Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 7, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Liviu Ciulei

Year of birth: 1923

Liviu Ciulei, Romanian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2011)

Whitney North Seymour Jr.

Year of birth: 1923

Whitney North Seymour Jr., American politician (died 2019)

Eduardo Falú

Year of birth: 1923

Eduardo Falú, Argentinian guitarist and composer (died 2013)

James D. Hughes

Year of birth: 1922

James D. Hughes, American Air Force lieutenant general (died 2024)

Eddie Romero

Year of birth: 1924

Eddie Romero, Filipino director, producer, screenwriter, and National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts (died 2013)

Karim Olowu

Year of birth: 1924

Karim Olowu, Nigerian sprinter and long jumper (died 2019)

Geliy Korzhev

Year of birth: 1925

Geliy Korzhev, Russian painter (died 2012)

Wally Phillips

Year of birth: 1925

Wally Phillips, American radio host (died 2008)

DEATHS ON JULY 7

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 7, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Cathal Brugha

Year of death: 1922

Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874)