September 7: What Happened on This Day in History
September 7th marks the 250th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 251st in case of leap years). There are 115 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on September 7th in history, famous birthdays on September 7th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to September 7.
What happened on September 7?
Here's what happened on September 7th in history:
- 2017: Major cybersecurity incident reveals that over 143 million Americans potentially had their sensitive personal information, including social security and driver's license numbers, compromised in a significant data breach at credit rating firm Equifax.
- 2016: Apple releases the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2, marking significant updates to their mobile and wearable technology lineup.
- 2015: Turkish military launches retaliatory strikes against PKK militant positions in southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq following a deadly attack that killed at least 16 Turkish soldiers. Special forces were deployed to the Iraqi frontier to counter Kurdish militant threats.
- 2012: A devastating bomb attack outside the Rukniyeh Mosque in central Damascus killed five police officers during Friday prayers, highlighting the ongoing violence in the Syrian Civil War.
- 2009: Busch Gardens in Florida permanently closed The Big Bad Wolf roller coaster, which was historically significant as the world's first suspended roller coaster. The attraction had been enjoyed by approximately 29 million visitors during its operational period.
- 1997: Patrick Rafter wins the 117th US Men's Tennis Championship by defeating Greg Rusedski in a competitive match.
- 1992: On September 7, 1992, the Army of the Ciskei homeland in South Africa committed a violent act by killing 28 African National Congress (ANC) demonstrators, marking a significant moment of political repression during the late apartheid era.
- 1989: In a significant diplomatic effort, representatives from the Ethiopian government and Eritrean separatist groups convened in Atlanta, Georgia, with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter acting as a mediator. Carter, known for his post-presidential peace-building initiatives, attempted to broker a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which had been marked by decades of tension and armed struggle.
- 1980: The 32nd Emmy Awards celebrated outstanding television achievements, with notable winners including the shows 'Taxi' and 'Lou Grant', and performers Ed Asner and Barbara Bel Geddes receiving recognition for their exceptional work.
- 1976: Shannon Elizabeth, an American actress who would later gain prominence in comedy and horror films, was born.
What famous birthdays are on September 7?
On September 7th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Dario Argento]()
Dario Argento (1940)Renowned Italian film director famous for pioneering the giallo horror genre, known for stylized and graphic horror films like 'Suspiria'...
![Elia Kazan]()
Elia Kazan (1909)Influential Turkish-born American film and stage director who significantly shaped Hollywood's golden era.
![Chrissie Hynde]()
Chrissie Hynde (1951)Iconic rock musician and lead singer of The Pretenders, known for her influential role in punk and new wave music during the late 1970s and...
![Julie Kavner]()
Julie Kavner (1950)Renowned American actress and comedian best known for her voice role as Marge Simpson and her work with Woody Allen.
![Peter Lawford]()
Peter Lawford (1923)Peter Lawford was a prominent British-American actor who appeared in 57 films and multiple TV series.
![Anthony Quayle]()
Anthony Quayle (1913)Renowned English actor known for significant roles in classic films like 'Anne of the Thousand Days' and 'Lawrence of Arabia', with a...
![Evan Rachel Wood]()
Evan Rachel Wood (1987)Evan Rachel Wood is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in films like 'Thirteen' and the HBO series...
![Oliver Hudson]()
Oliver Hudson (1976)American actor from a famous Hollywood family, known for his roles in TV series like 'Dawson's Creek' and being the son of Goldie Hawn and...
![Alex Kurtzman]()
Alex Kurtzman (1973)Alex Kurtzman is a prominent American screenwriter, producer, and director known for his work on major film and television franchises like...
![Corbin Bernsen]()
Corbin Bernsen (1954)American actor best known for his iconic role as Arnie Becker in the popular legal drama series 'L.
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Who died on September 7?
On September 7th the following celebrities died:
![Dennis Morgan]()
Dennis Morgan (1994)Dennis Morgan was a prominent American actor, leading man, and opera singer who starred in notable films like 'The Great Ziegfeld' and...
![Maria Montez]()
Maria Montez (1951)Prominent Dominican-French actress of the 1940s, known for her exotic roles in Hollywood adventure films and her status as a pin-up icon...
![Bibi Besch]()
Bibi Besch (1996)Bibi Besch was an Austrian-American actress best known for her roles in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and other film and television...
![Dickie Moore]()
Dickie Moore (2015)Prominent child actor of the 1930s and 1940s, known for roles in classic films like 'Oliver Twist' and 'Little Men'.
![Katrin Cartlidge]()
Katrin Cartlidge (2002)British actress renowned for her powerful performances in independent films, particularly her critically acclaimed role in Lars von Trier's...
![Spring Byington]()
Spring Byington (1971)Spring Byington was an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'December Bride'.
- Keith Moon (1978)
Legendary drummer of the iconic rock band The Who, known for his explosive and innovative drumming style and notorious wild behavior both on...
- Mac Miller (2018)
Mac Miller was a talented American rapper and record producer known for his introspective and innovative hip-hop music, who tragically...
What day of the year is September 7?
September 7th marks the 250th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 251st in case of leap years).
There are 115 days remaining until the end of the year.
September 7th is the 7th day of the month of September.
What day of the week is September 7?
On September 7th, 2025 the day of the week is Sunday.
| September | 2025 | |||||
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | |||||
What zodiac sign is associated with the day September 7?
The zodiac sign associated with September 7th is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.
