What Happened on September 7?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 7
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 7, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Northfield, Minnesota
Year:
1876
In Northfield, Minnesota, Jesse James and the James–Younger Gang attempt to rob the town's bank but are driven off by armed citizens.
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Boxer Rebellion
Year:
1901
The Boxer Rebellion in Qing dynasty (modern-day China) officially ends with the signing of the Boxer Protocol.
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Ottoman Empire
Year:
1903
The Ottoman Empire launches a counter-offensive against the Strandzha Commune, which dissolves.
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Atlanta
Year:
1864
American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
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American Civil War
Year:
1863
American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.
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Mountain Meadows Massacre
Year:
1857
Mountain Meadows massacre: Mormon settlers slaughter most members of a peaceful emigrant wagon train.
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Unification of Italy
Year:
1860
Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi enters Naples.
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Alberto Santos-Dumont
Year:
1906
Alberto Santos-Dumont flies his 14-bis aircraft at Bagatelle, France successfully for the first time.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 7
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 7, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Edward Asahel Birge
Year of birth:
1851
Edward Asahel Birge, American zoologist and academic (died 1950)
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John Phillip Law
Year of birth:
1937
John Phillip Law, American actor (died 2008)
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George Cassidy (jazz musician)
Year of birth:
1936
George Cassidy, Northern Ireland jazz musician (died 2023)[citation needed]
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William Friese-Greene
Year of birth:
1855
William Friese-Greene, English photographer, director, and cinematographer (died 1921)
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Apostolos Kaklamanis
Year of birth:
1936
Apostolos Kaklamanis, Greek lawyer and politician, Greek Minister of Justice
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Buddy Holly
Year of birth:
1936
Buddy Holly, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1959)
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Johannes Zukertort
Year of birth:
1842
Johannes Zukertort, Polish-English chess player, linguist, and journalist (died 1888)
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Latimore (musician)
Year of birth:
1939
Latimore, American singer-songwriter and pianist
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 7
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 7, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Mary Karadja
Year of death:
1943
Mary Karadja, Swedish writer, spiritualist and princess (born 1868)
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Cecilia Beaux
Year of death:
1942
Cecilia Beaux, American painter and academic (born 1855)
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Mario García Menocal
Year of death:
1941
Mario García Menocal, Cuban lawyer and politician, President of Cuba (born 1866)
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José Clemente Orozco
Year of death:
1949
José Clemente Orozco, Mexican painter and illustrator (born 1883)
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John Sloan
Year of death:
1951
John French Sloan, American painter and etcher (born 1871)
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Bud Fisher
Year of death:
1954
Bud Fisher, American cartoonist (born 1885)
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Maria Montez
Year of death:
1951
Maria Montez, Dominican-French actress (born 1912)
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José Félix Estigarribia
Year of death:
1940
José Félix Estigarribia, Paraguayan soldier and politician, President of Paraguay (born 1888)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 7
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 7 around the world.
Independence Day (Brazil)
Independence Day (Brazil), celebrates the independence of Brazil from Portugal in 1822.
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September 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Armed Forces of Ukraine
Military Intelligence Day (Ukraine)
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Thylacine
National Threatened Species Day (Australia)
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Mozambique
Victory Day (Mozambique)
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Air Force Day (Pakistan)
Air Force Day (Pakistan)
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Regina of Autun
Christian feast day: Regina
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Clodoald
Christian feast day: Clodoald
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