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Major Events of April 2007: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from April 2007 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of April 2007: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Apr 2007 Michael Phelps Breaks World Record: Michael Phelps, the American swimming superstar, breaks his own world record in the 400m individual medley with a time of 4:06.22, winning his 7th gold medal at the World Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
  • 02 Apr 2007 Supreme Court Ruling on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The United States Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must regulate greenhouse gas emissions unless it can definitively prove otherwise, marking a significant environmental legal decision.
  • 03 Apr 2007 Ukrainian Political Crisis: Second Orange Revolution: Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko dissolved the Ukrainian Parliament after significant political defections that threatened his political standing. This event was dubbed the 'Second Orange Revolution', signaling ongoing political instability in Ukraine.
  • 04 Apr 2007 Iran Releases British Sailors and Marines: Iran announced the release of 15 British sailors and marines who were captured on March 23 in a disputed maritime incident. The captives were returned to the United Kingdom the following day, resolving a tense diplomatic standoff between Iran and the United Kingdom.
  • 05 Apr 2007 London Bombings Suspects Charged: Three men were formally charged with involvement in the London bombings of July 2005, a significant development in the ongoing investigation of the terrorist attack that shocked the United Kingdom.
  • 06 Apr 2007 International Scientists Warn of Global Warming Impact: A panel of international scientists issued a stark warning about the potential catastrophic consequences of global warming, emphasizing that millions of people in impoverished regions will face severe challenges including hunger, water scarcity, flooding, and increased disease risks without immediate and drastic environmental interventions.
  • 07 Apr 2007 Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Strip: Israeli helicopters fired missiles into the northern Gaza Strip, killing a Palestinian militant, further escalating tensions in the region.
  • 08 Apr 2007 NATO Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan: During a NATO offensive against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan, seven NATO soldiers were killed in a series of coordinated car bombings, underscoring the dangerous and volatile nature of the Afghanistan conflict.
  • 09 Apr 2007 Anti-American Protest in Iraq: Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr organized a massive demonstration in Najaf on the fourth anniversary of Saddam Hussein's overthrow, calling for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq.
  • 10 Apr 2007 Intense Baghdad Fighting: United States and Iraqi forces, supported by attack helicopters, engaged in the most intense urban combat in Baghdad since the February 2007 security crackdown.
  • 11 Apr 2007 Algiers Terrorist Bombings: Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for two devastating bomb blasts in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, resulting in 33 fatalities and 222 injuries. The coordinated attacks highlighted the ongoing terrorist threat in the region and raised significant concerns about urban security.
  • 12 Apr 2007 Suicide Bombing in Iraqi Parliament: A suicide bomber infiltrated the Green Zone and detonated explosives in a parliamentary cafeteria, killing Iraqi MP Mohammed Awad and wounding over twenty people in a devastating terrorist attack.
  • 13 Apr 2007 Google Acquires DoubleClick: Google reached a significant strategic agreement to purchase DoubleClick for US$3.1 Billion, marking a major expansion of its digital advertising capabilities.
  • 14 Apr 2007 North Korea Nuclear Reactor Deadline Prediction: U.S. special representative Bill Richardson predicted that North Korea would likely miss the Six-Party Talks deadline for shutting down its nuclear reactor, but would eventually comply within days.
  • 15 Apr 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre: The deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. The gunman, Seung-Hui Cho, a 23-year-old South Korean-American student, killed 32 people and wounded 23 others on the Virginia Tech campus before taking his own life. The tragic event shocked the nation and sparked intense debates about gun control and mental health support.
  • 16 Apr 2007 Virginia Tech Shooting: A devastating mass shooting at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, where Seung-Hui Cho, a student, killed 32 people and injured 17 others before taking his own life. This tragic event became the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history at the time.
  • 17 Apr 2007 Assassination of Nagasaki Mayor Iccho Itoh: Iccho Itoh, the Mayor of Nagasaki, Japan, was assassinated while campaigning for re-election. He was shot multiple times outside his campaign headquarters, with suspicions pointing to a connection with the Yamaguchi-gumi crime syndicate.
  • 18 Apr 2007 Virginia Tech Shooting Tragedy: On April 18, 2007, a devastating mass shooting occurred at Virginia Tech University, where a lone gunman, Seung-Hui Cho, killed 31 people in a horrific campus rampage. The shooting spree targeted multiple locations, including Norris Hall and West Ambler Johnston Hall, marking one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
  • 19 Apr 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre: A tragic mass shooting occurred at Virginia Tech University, resulting in multiple fatalities and becoming one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
  • 20 Apr 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre Remembrance Day: The state of Virginia observed a day of remembrance for the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre, a tragic event that deeply impacted the nation and sparked discussions about campus safety and gun violence.
  • 21 Apr 2007 Soyuz TMA-9 Space Mission Return: The Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft, carrying space tourist Charles Simonyi and two Expedition 14 crew members, successfully returned to Earth from the International Space Station.
  • 22 Apr 2007 French Presidential Election First Round: The first round of the French presidential election of 2007 takes place, with exit polls indicating a runoff between Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal on May 6.
  • 23 Apr 2007 Death of Boris Yeltsin: Boris Yeltsin, the first President of the Russian Federation, passed away at the age of 76. He was a pivotal figure in Russian history, playing a crucial role in the transition from the Soviet era to modern Russia.
  • 24 Apr 2007 U.S. Squadron Attacked in Iraq: A devastating suicide bombing attack on an American military post in Diyala, Iraq, resulted in nine U.S. soldiers killed and at least 20 wounded, highlighting the ongoing violence and challenges in the region.
  • 25 Apr 2007 US House Votes to Withdraw from Iraq: The United States House of Representatives approves landmark legislation ordering U.S. military forces to begin withdrawing from Iraq by October 1, signaling a potential shift in the Iraq War strategy.
  • 26 Apr 2007 U.S. Senate Approves Iraq War Funding with Troop Withdrawal Conditions: The U.S. Senate passed a funding bill for the Iraq War that included provisions for troop withdrawal. President George W. Bush immediately responded by threatening to veto the legislation, highlighting the ongoing political tension surrounding the conflict.
  • 27 Apr 2007 Saudi Arabia Thwarts Terrorist Plot: Saudi Arabian authorities arrested 172 terrorist suspects during a series of raids that uncovered a plot for suicide air strikes targeting military and oil installations. The operation also seized cash and weapons valued at $32.4 million, demonstrating the country's commitment to counterterrorism.
  • 28 Apr 2007 Deadly Mosque Bombing in Karbala: A devastating bombing at a mosque in Karbala, Iraq, resulted in 55 fatalities, underscoring the ongoing sectarian violence in the region.
  • 29 Apr 2007 Worldwide Protests on Darfur Conflict: On the fourth anniversary of the Darfur conflict in Sudan, global protests were organized to raise awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis and call for international intervention.
  • 30 Apr 2007 IPCC Climate Change Conference: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change convened in Bangkok to discuss critical solutions and strategies for addressing global climate change challenges.