August 7: What Happened on This Day in History
August 7th marks the 219th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 220th in case of leap years). There are 146 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on August 7th in history, famous birthdays on August 7th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to August 7.
What happened on August 7?
Here's what happened on August 7th in history:
- 2018: Drone explosions in Caracas, Colombia-Venezuela relations. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the Colombian government attempted to assassinate him on Saturday. He will release the evidence later in the day.
- 2015: Two hotels in central Mali were stormed by suspected Islamist militants. They took at least ten hostages, and killed three Malian soldiers as well as a U.N. peacekeeper. (The Times of Oman).
- 2013: Syrian civil war: The Syrian Army launches a large-range missile at Yarmouk in southern Damascus, which is largely populated by Palestinian refugees.
- 1997: Fine Air Flight 101, a cargo flight from Miami to Santo Domingo, tragically crashed onto NW 72nd Avenue near Miami International Airport, resulting in the deaths of five people. The accident highlighted critical aviation safety concerns and prompted investigations into potential mechanical or operational failures.
- 1991: Shapour Bakhtiar, the last prime minister of Iran before the Islamic Revolution, was assassinated in Paris by agents believed to be connected to the Iranian regime. Bakhtiar was a prominent opposition figure who had been living in exile after being ousted during the 1979 revolution.
- 1986: A limited theatrical production of 'Honky Tonk Nights' debuts at the historic Biltmore Theater in New York City, offering a four-performance run that likely showcased musical or comedic entertainment.
- 1984: On August 7, 1984, Jim Deshaies made history by becoming the 1,000th player to play for the prestigious New York Yankees baseball team, marking a significant milestone in the franchise's storied legacy.
- 1983: Approximately 675,000 AT&T employees went on strike, representing a significant labor action in the telecommunications industry.
- 1982: Yana Klochkova, a distinguished Ukrainian swimmer, was recognized in the sports world. While specific achievements for this date are not detailed, Klochkova is known for her significant contributions to competitive swimming.
- 1978: Eddie Mathews, Addie Joss, and Larry MacPhail were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, honoring their significant contributions to the sport of baseball.
What famous birthdays are on August 7?
On August 7th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Wayne Knight (1955)Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..
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David Duchovny (1960)American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.
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Anjanette Comer (1939)Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.
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Abbey Lincoln (1930)Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...
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Who died on August 7?
On August 7th the following celebrities died:
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Jonathan Jackson (1970)Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
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Grayson Hall (1985)Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.
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- Kiril Stanilavski (1938)
A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...
- Harlean Carpenter (1967)
Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.
What day of the year is August 7?
August 7th marks the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 220th in case of leap years).
There are 146 days remaining until the end of the year.
August 7th is the 7th day of the month of August.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day August 7?
The zodiac sign associated with August 7th is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.
