July 7: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2021: On July 7, 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was brutally assassinated in his private residence in Pétionville, a suburb of Port-au-Prince. The shocking murder occurred in the middle of the night, sending the country into immediate political turmoil. Following the assassination, the Haitian government declared a state of emergency, and the nation was plunged into a period of intense uncertainty and political instability. The assassination was carried out by a group of armed mercenaries who posed as U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities in the presidential protection system.
• 2008: The 34th G8 summit was convened in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan, bringing together leaders of the world's most advanced economies to discuss global economic, political, and strategic challenges.
• 2000: James C. Quayle, an American newspaper publisher who contributed to media during the mid-20th century, passed away. Born in 1921, he was part of the generation that shaped print journalism in the United States.
• 1994: Hollywood actress Diane Lane files for divorce from actor Christopher Lambert, ending their high-profile marriage.
• 1990: The New Jersey Devils expanded their international roster by signing two prominent Russian hockey players, Viacheslav Fetisov and Sergei Starikov. This move was part of the broader trend of Soviet and Russian players joining the NHL during the early post-Cold War period.
• 1987: Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North began his highly anticipated public testimony before the Iran-Contra Congressional Committee, providing dramatic and controversial insights into the Reagan administration's covert operations involving arms sales to Iran and funding of Nicaraguan Contras.
• 1985: In the 92nd Wimbledon Women's Tennis Championship, Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert with a decisive score of 6-4, 6-3, 6-2, showcasing her dominance in women's tennis during this era.
• 1981: The Solar Challenger, a pioneering solar-powered aircraft designed by Paul MacCready, successfully completed a historic flight across the English Channel. Piloted by Stephen Ptacek, the plane covered with 16,128 solar cells demonstrated the potential of renewable energy in aviation, flying from France to England in a 5-hour and 23-minute journey.
• 1977: In a significant show of governmental force, 12,000 police officers occupied the university in Mexico City, signaling intense political tension and potential suppression of academic or student activism.
• 1975: On July 7, 1975, the city of Juneau, Alaska experienced an extraordinary weather event, reaching a record high temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is unusually warm for Alaska, highlighting a notable climatic anomaly for the region.

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July 7th marks the 188th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 189th in case of leap years).

There are 177 days remaining until the end of the year.

July 7th is the 7th day of the month of July.

What day of the week is July 7?

On July 7th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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The zodiac sign associated with July 7th is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.

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