43 BC Roman orator and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero is assassinated in Formiae by soldiers under the command of Mark
43 BC Roman orator and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero is assassinated in Formiae by soldiers under the command of Mark Antony
What Happened on
A complete timeline of historical events, famous births, notable deaths, and holidays that occurred on December 7 throughout history.
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Historical Events on December 7
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
The Imperial Japanese Navy, with 353 planes, attacks the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, killing 2,403 peop
The Imperial Japanese Navy, with 353 planes, attacks the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, killing 2,403 people
Roman Catholic Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously lift the mutual excommunications that le
Roman Catholic Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously lift the mutual excommunications that led to the split of the two churches in 1054 during the Great Schism
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Spitak, Armenia, kills 25,000 to 50,000 people and leaves up to 500,000 homeless
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Spitak, Armenia, kills 25,000 to 50,000 people and leaves up to 500,000 homeless
After widespread public protests, China announces a major loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for the entire country, all
After widespread public protests, China announces a major loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for the entire country, allowing home quarantine and scrapping QR codes, effectively ending China's zero-COVID policy [1]
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture," the first movie of the series, premieres, directed by Robert Wise and starring William
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture," the first movie of the series, premieres, directed by Robert Wise and starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy
American rock band The Grateful Dead break up after the death of Jerry Garcia
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in Palo Alto, California, in 1965.
Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth and second consecutive award, equaling Lionel Messi's
Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth and second consecutive award, equaling Lionel Messi's record
Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Mexican painters Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo remarry in San Francisco (divorced 1939)
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
Ted Turner and Jane Fonda announce their engagement
Ted Turner and Jane Fonda announce their engagement
Emperor Lo-Yang of China sees supernova MSH 15-52
Emperor Lo-Yang of China sees supernova MSH 15-52
Margaret II Countess of Hainaut and her son William, Duke of Bavaria, sign a peace treaty ending the Cod and Hook wars b
Margaret II Countess of Hainaut and her son William, Duke of Bavaria, sign a peace treaty ending the Cod and Hook wars between them
Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways in the U.S. is completed to Trumbull
Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways in the U.S. is completed to Trumbull
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
Tumult of Thorn - religious unrest is followed by the execution of nine Protestant citizens and the mayor of Thorn (Toru
Tumult of Thorn - religious unrest is followed by the execution of nine Protestant citizens and the mayor of Thorn (Toruń) by Polish authorities
The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England
The Royal Opera House (ROH) is a theatre in Covent Garden, central London. The building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site.
Elisabeth Petrovna becomes Tsarina of Russia
Elisabeth Petrovna becomes Tsarina of Russia
Bavarian Ludwig railway opens - first German steam railway
The Bavarian Ludwig Railway (Bayerische Ludwigseisenbahn or Ludwigsbahn) was the first steam-hauled railway opened in Germany.
New York Philharmonic's first concert is held at the Apollo Rooms on lower Broadway
The New York Philharmonic is an American symphony orchestra based in New York City.
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
HMS Challenger sets sail on 3½ year world oceanographic cruise, the first expedition to explore the deep sea successfull
HMS Challenger sets sail on 3½ year world oceanographic cruise, the first expedition to explore the deep sea successfully on a global scale [1]
Natives Sons of the West organized
The Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) is a fraternal service organization founded in the U.S.
NY Mutuals & Philadelphia A's expelled from NL for not completing sked
NY Mutuals & Philadelphia A's expelled from NL for not completing sked
49th Congress (1885-87) convenes
49th Congress (1885-87) convenes
52nd US Congress (1st to appropriate $1 billion) holds 1st session
52nd US Congress (1st to appropriate $1 billion) holds 1st session
Battle at Amba Alagi: Abyssinians beat Italian armies
Battle at Amba Alagi: Abyssinians beat Italian armies
Max Planck, in his house at Grunewald, on the outskirts of Berlin, discovers the law of black body radiation.
Max Planck, in his house at Grunewald, on the outskirts of Berlin, discovers the law of black body radiation.
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caus
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caused during his takeover of the government in 1899
Eugene Corri becomes the first referee inside the boxing ring
Eugene Corri becomes the first referee inside the boxing ring
Leslie J Stuart's musical "Betsy" premieres in NYC
Leslie J Stuart's musical "Betsy" premieres in NYC
Bust of Queen Nefertiti is discovered in El-Amarna, Egypt
The Nefertiti Bust is a painted stucco-coated limestone bust of Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten.
NSW make 802 against South Australia, then Mailey takes 8-81
NSW make 802 against South Australia, then Mailey takes 8-81
KWG-AM in Stockton CA begins radio transmissions
KWG-AM in Stockton CA begins radio transmissions
German election (Social Democrats win, Nazis & Communists lose)
The German National People's Party (German: Deutschnationale Volkspartei, DNVP) was a national-conservative and monarchist political party in Germany during the Weimar Republic.
Biltmore Theater opens at 261 W 47th St NYC
Biltmore Theater opens at 261 W 47th St NYC
The gas refrigerator is patented
The Einstein–Szilard or Einstein refrigerator is an absorption refrigerator which has no moving parts, operates at constant pressure, and requires only a heat source to operate.
1st gyro-stabilized vessel to cross Atlantic arrives in NY
1st gyro-stabilized vessel to cross Atlantic arrives in NY
Dutch Minister Romme proclaims married women are forbidden to work
Dutch Minister Romme proclaims married women are forbidden to work
Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams
Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams
Philip Barry's play "Here Come the Clowns" premieres in NYC
Philip Barry's play "Here Come the Clowns" premieres in NYC
North Africa: British counter offensive under general O'Connor
North Africa: British counter offensive under general O'Connor
1st Japanese midget submarine (No. 20) attacked by a US ship (USS Ward)
1st Japanese midget submarine (No. 20) attacked by a US ship (USS Ward)
Convention on International Civil Aviation drawn up in Chicago
Convention on International Civil Aviation drawn up in Chicago
Fire at Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, kills 119
Fire at Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, kills 119
15th Heisman Trophy Award: Leon Hart (end), Notre Dame
15th Heisman Trophy Award: Leon Hart (end), Notre Dame
KKTV TV channel 11 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (CBS) 1st broadcast
KKTV TV channel 11 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (CBS) 1st broadcast
Japanese government of Joshida resigns
Japanese government of Joshida resigns
American diver Pat McCormick wraps up the women's double when she wins the 10m platform gold medal at the Melbourne Olym
American diver Pat McCormick wraps up the women's double when she wins the 10m platform gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics with 84.85 points; also won the 3m springboard gold
New York Yankees Tony Kubek is selected as AL Rookie of the Year
Anthony Christopher Kubek is an American former professional baseball player and television broadcaster.
Romulo Betancourt elected President of Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt elected President of Venezuela
Ivory Coast claims independence from France
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa.
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
First football instant replay when CBS uses the newly developed Ampex video tape recorder to replay a 1-yard touchdown d
First football instant replay when CBS uses the newly developed Ampex video tape recorder to replay a 1-yard touchdown during the Army-Navy game
George Harrison changes his music publishing company's name from Mornyork to Harrisongs
Harrisongs Ltd is a music publishing company, founded in 1964 by English musician and songwriter George Harrison, then a member of the Beatles.
A fire at an army barracks in Erzurum, Turkey kills 68 people.
A fire at an army barracks in Erzurum, Turkey kills 68 people.
Taizan Maezumi Roshi, head of LA Zen Center, receives dharma
Taizan Maezumi Roshi, head of LA Zen Center, receives dharma
An off-duty member of the Ulster Defence Regiment is shot dead by members of the Irish Republican Army in County Tyrone,
An off-duty member of the Ulster Defence Regiment is shot dead by members of the Irish Republican Army in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
10th Islander shut-out opponent-Glenn Resch 3-0 vs Sabres
10th Islander shut-out opponent-Glenn Resch 3-0 vs Sabres
Islander Billy Smith's 10th shut-out opponent-Black Hawks 4-0
Islander Billy Smith's 10th shut-out opponent-Black Hawks 4-0
Spain becomes a member of the NATO
Spain becomes a member of the NATO
Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala during country's civil war, 171 people killed led by Santos López Alonzo
Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala during country's civil war, 171 people killed led by Santos López Alonzo
2 jets collided at Madrid Airport killing 93
2 jets collided at Madrid Airport killing 93
43 die in Pacific Southwest Airline crash in California (man shot pilots)
Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
MLB Texas Rangers sign free-agent pitcher Nolan Ryan to a one-year contract
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., nicknamed "the Ryan Express", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive.
NHL NY Islanders fire head coach Terry Simpson, and replace him with former coach Al Arbour
NHL NY Islanders fire head coach Terry Simpson, and replace him with former coach Al Arbour
C Coleman & D Zippel's musical "City of Angels" premieres in NYC
C Coleman & D Zippel's musical "City of Angels" premieres in NYC
A J Kitt, US, wins World Skiing Cup
Alva Ross "AJ" Kitt IV is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from the United States. A member of the U.S.
Galileo spacecraft passes North Pole of Moon (Peary Crater)
The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It orbits around Earth at an average distance of 384,399 kilometres (238,854 mi), a distance roughly 30 times the width of Earth.
American singer Robert Goulet undergoes prostate cancer surgery
American singer Robert Goulet undergoes prostate cancer surgery
Radio personality Howard Stern talks a man out of attempting suicide
The Howard Stern Show is an American radio show hosted by Howard Stern that gained wide recognition when it was nationally syndicated on terrestrial radio from WXRK in New York City, between 1986 and...
Australian rugby union team ends 12-game European tour unbeaten after 39-19 victory over the Barbarians at Twickenham; W
Australian rugby union team ends 12-game European tour unbeaten after 39-19 victory over the Barbarians at Twickenham; Wallabies fullback Matt Burke scores 2 tries and lands 4 conversions, 2 penalties
The RIAA files a lawsuit against the Napster file-sharing client, on charges of copyright infringement.
Napster was an American proprietary peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing application primarily associated with digital audio file distribution.
Television adaptation of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" directed by Mike Nichols, starring Justin Kirk and Al Pacino
Television adaptation of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" directed by Mike Nichols, starring Justin Kirk and Al Pacino, premieres on HBO
Rigoberto Alpizar, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 924 who allegedly claimed to have a bomb, is shot and killed
Rigoberto Alpizar, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 924 who allegedly claimed to have a bomb, is shot and killed by a team of US federal air marshals at Miami International Airport.
U.S. debut of the second part of two-part TV biopic miniseries "Pope John Paul II" on CBS
U.S. debut of the second part of two-part TV biopic miniseries "Pope John Paul II" on CBS
A Tornado strikes Kensal Green in northwest London, seriously damaging around 150 properties
A Tornado strikes Kensal Green in northwest London, seriously damaging around 150 properties
The Hebei Spirit oil spill began in South Korea after a crane barge being towed by tug collided with the very large crud
The Hebei Spirit oil spill began in South Korea after a crane barge being towed by tug collided with the very large crude carrier, Hebei Spirit.
"The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" becomes "PBS NewsHour", upon Jim Lehrer's stepping down as anchor
PBS News Hour is an American daily evening television news program broadcast on over 350 PBS member stations since October 20, 1975.
Iceland officially leaves the recession with growth of 1.2% in the third quarter
In the United States, the Great Recession was a severe financial crisis combined with a deep recession.
Human Rights Watch Asia Division call for investigation into Indonesian security forces shooting of peaceful protesters
Human Rights Watch Asia Division call for investigation into Indonesian security forces shooting of peaceful protesters
Beijing issues its first-ever red alert for pollution
Beijing, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 22 million residents, it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as China's second largest...
David Bowie’s final public appearance, at the opening of his musical "Lazarus" at New York Theatre Workshop, NYC
David Bowie’s final public appearance, at the opening of his musical "Lazarus" at New York Theatre Workshop, NYC
6.5 earthquake in Aceh province, Indonesia kills at least 97 people
The 2016 Aceh earthquake (Indonesian: Gempa Aceh 2016) struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra with a Mw of 6.5 in Aceh province on 7 December 2016, at 05:03 WIB (22:03 UTC 6 December 2016).
Australia's parliament votes to legalize gay marriage
Australia's parliament votes to legalize gay marriage
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
Alexandra Trusova sets a world record as the first female figure skater to land a quadruple flip jump at the ISU Grand P
Alexandra Trusova sets a world record as the first female figure skater to land a quadruple flip jump at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Italy [1]
Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Chile becomes the 31st nation to legalize same-sex marriage [1]
Chile becomes the 31st nation to legalize same-sex marriage [1]
The China Jinping Underground Laboratory (CJPL), the world's deepest and largest underground laboratory at 2,400 meters,
The China Jinping Underground Laboratory (CJPL), the world's deepest and largest underground laboratory at 2,400 meters, begins operating below Jinping Mountains [1]
Ghana's presidential election won by former president John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, defeating Vice Pr
Ghana's presidential election won by former president John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, defeating Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party [1]
Famous Births on December 7
birth
Gian Lorenzo Bernini is born
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian sculptor and architect, known for italian sculptor and architect, was born on 1598-12-07.
birth
Imad Mughniyeh is born
Imad Mughniyeh, Lebanese lebanese militant leader, known for lebanese militant leader, was born on 1962-12-07.
birth
Noam Chomsky is born
Noam Chomsky, South African linguist and activist, known for american linguist and activist, was born on 1929-12-07.
birth
Ellen Burstyn is born
Ellen Burstyn, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1933-12-07. Ellen Burstyn is an American actress.
birth
Tom Waits is born
Tom Waits, American singer, songwriter, composer and actor, known for american singer, songwriter, composer and actor, was born on 1950-12-07.
birth
Nicholas Hoult is born
Nicholas Hoult, English actor, known for english actor, was born on 1990-12-07. Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an English actor.
birth
Alex Johnson is born
Alex Johnson, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1942-12-07.
birth
Johnny Bench is born
Johnny Bench, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1948-12-07. Johnny Lee Bench is an American former professional baseball player.
birth
Larry Bird is born
Larry Bird, American athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1957-12-07.
birth
Terrell Owens is born
Terrell Owens, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1974-12-07.
birth
Yuzuru Hanyu is born
Yuzuru Hanyu, Japanese athlete, known for japanese figure skater, was born on 1995-12-07.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 7, 43?
- 43 BC Roman orator and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero is assassinated in Formiae by soldiers under the command of Mark Antony
- What happened on December 7, 1909?
- Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
- What happened on December 7, 1941?
- The Imperial Japanese Navy, with 353 planes, attacks the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, killing 2,403 people
- What happened on December 7, 1965?
- Roman Catholic Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously lift the mutual excommunications that led to the split of the two churches in 1054 during the Great Schism
- What happened on December 7, 1988?
- A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Spitak, Armenia, kills 25,000 to 50,000 people and leaves up to 500,000 homeless
Complete Timeline — December 7 Through the Ages
43 BC Roman orator and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero is assassinated in Formiae by soldiers under the command of Mark
43 BC Roman orator and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero is assassinated in Formiae by soldiers under the command of Mark Antony
Emperor Lo-Yang of China sees supernova MSH 15-52
Emperor Lo-Yang of China sees supernova MSH 15-52
Margaret II Countess of Hainaut and her son William, Duke of Bavaria, sign a peace treaty ending the Cod and Hook wars b
Margaret II Countess of Hainaut and her son William, Duke of Bavaria, sign a peace treaty ending the Cod and Hook wars between them
Gian Lorenzo Bernini is born
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian sculptor and architect, known for italian sculptor and architect, was born on 1598-12-07.
Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Princess Louise Henriette (19) of Nassau marries Frederick Henry Elector of Brandenburg
Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways in the U.S. is completed to Trumbull
Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways in the U.S. is completed to Trumbull
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
Great storm of 1703 hits Southern England - thousands killed, Royal Navy losses 13 ships and around 1,500 seamen
Tumult of Thorn - religious unrest is followed by the execution of nine Protestant citizens and the mayor of Thorn (Toru
Tumult of Thorn - religious unrest is followed by the execution of nine Protestant citizens and the mayor of Thorn (Toruń) by Polish authorities
The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London, England
The Royal Opera House (ROH) is a theatre in Covent Garden, central London. The building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site.
Elisabeth Petrovna becomes Tsarina of Russia
Elisabeth Petrovna becomes Tsarina of Russia
Bavarian Ludwig railway opens - first German steam railway
The Bavarian Ludwig Railway (Bayerische Ludwigseisenbahn or Ludwigsbahn) was the first steam-hauled railway opened in Germany.
New York Philharmonic's first concert is held at the Apollo Rooms on lower Broadway
The New York Philharmonic is an American symphony orchestra based in New York City.
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek/Cypress Swamp, Georgia
HMS Challenger sets sail on 3½ year world oceanographic cruise, the first expedition to explore the deep sea successfull
HMS Challenger sets sail on 3½ year world oceanographic cruise, the first expedition to explore the deep sea successfully on a global scale [1]
Natives Sons of the West organized
The Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) is a fraternal service organization founded in the U.S.
NY Mutuals & Philadelphia A's expelled from NL for not completing sked
NY Mutuals & Philadelphia A's expelled from NL for not completing sked
49th Congress (1885-87) convenes
49th Congress (1885-87) convenes
52nd US Congress (1st to appropriate $1 billion) holds 1st session
52nd US Congress (1st to appropriate $1 billion) holds 1st session
Battle at Amba Alagi: Abyssinians beat Italian armies
Battle at Amba Alagi: Abyssinians beat Italian armies
Max Planck, in his house at Grunewald, on the outskirts of Berlin, discovers the law of black body radiation.
Max Planck, in his house at Grunewald, on the outskirts of Berlin, discovers the law of black body radiation.
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caus
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caused during his takeover of the government in 1899
Eugene Corri becomes the first referee inside the boxing ring
Eugene Corri becomes the first referee inside the boxing ring
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
Inventor Leo Baekeland patents the first thermosetting plastic, Bakelite, sparking the birth of the plastics industry
Leslie J Stuart's musical "Betsy" premieres in NYC
Leslie J Stuart's musical "Betsy" premieres in NYC
Bust of Queen Nefertiti is discovered in El-Amarna, Egypt
The Nefertiti Bust is a painted stucco-coated limestone bust of Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten.
NSW make 802 against South Australia, then Mailey takes 8-81
NSW make 802 against South Australia, then Mailey takes 8-81
KWG-AM in Stockton CA begins radio transmissions
KWG-AM in Stockton CA begins radio transmissions
German election (Social Democrats win, Nazis & Communists lose)
The German National People's Party (German: Deutschnationale Volkspartei, DNVP) was a national-conservative and monarchist political party in Germany during the Weimar Republic.
Biltmore Theater opens at 261 W 47th St NYC
Biltmore Theater opens at 261 W 47th St NYC
The gas refrigerator is patented
The Einstein–Szilard or Einstein refrigerator is an absorption refrigerator which has no moving parts, operates at constant pressure, and requires only a heat source to operate.
Noam Chomsky is born
Noam Chomsky, South African linguist and activist, known for american linguist and activist, was born on 1929-12-07.
1st gyro-stabilized vessel to cross Atlantic arrives in NY
1st gyro-stabilized vessel to cross Atlantic arrives in NY
Ellen Burstyn is born
Ellen Burstyn, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1933-12-07. Ellen Burstyn is an American actress.
Dutch Minister Romme proclaims married women are forbidden to work
Dutch Minister Romme proclaims married women are forbidden to work
Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams
Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams
Philip Barry's play "Here Come the Clowns" premieres in NYC
Philip Barry's play "Here Come the Clowns" premieres in NYC
Mexican painters Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo remarry in San Francisco (divorced 1939)
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
North Africa: British counter offensive under general O'Connor
North Africa: British counter offensive under general O'Connor
The Imperial Japanese Navy, with 353 planes, attacks the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, killing 2,403 peop
The Imperial Japanese Navy, with 353 planes, attacks the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, killing 2,403 people
1st Japanese midget submarine (No. 20) attacked by a US ship (USS Ward)
1st Japanese midget submarine (No. 20) attacked by a US ship (USS Ward)
Alex Johnson is born
Alex Johnson, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1942-12-07.
Convention on International Civil Aviation drawn up in Chicago
Convention on International Civil Aviation drawn up in Chicago
Fire at Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, kills 119
Fire at Winecoff Hotel in Atlanta, kills 119
Johnny Bench is born
Johnny Bench, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1948-12-07. Johnny Lee Bench is an American former professional baseball player.
15th Heisman Trophy Award: Leon Hart (end), Notre Dame
15th Heisman Trophy Award: Leon Hart (end), Notre Dame
Tom Waits is born
Tom Waits, American singer, songwriter, composer and actor, known for american singer, songwriter, composer and actor, was born on 1950-12-07.
KKTV TV channel 11 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (CBS) 1st broadcast
KKTV TV channel 11 in Colorado Spgs-Pueblo, CO (CBS) 1st broadcast
Japanese government of Joshida resigns
Japanese government of Joshida resigns
American diver Pat McCormick wraps up the women's double when she wins the 10m platform gold medal at the Melbourne Olym
American diver Pat McCormick wraps up the women's double when she wins the 10m platform gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics with 84.85 points; also won the 3m springboard gold
New York Yankees Tony Kubek is selected as AL Rookie of the Year
Anthony Christopher Kubek is an American former professional baseball player and television broadcaster.
Larry Bird is born
Larry Bird, American athlete, known for american basketball player, was born on 1957-12-07.
Romulo Betancourt elected President of Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt elected President of Venezuela
Ivory Coast claims independence from France
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa.
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Imad Mughniyeh is born
Imad Mughniyeh, Lebanese lebanese militant leader, known for lebanese militant leader, was born on 1962-12-07.
First football instant replay when CBS uses the newly developed Ampex video tape recorder to replay a 1-yard touchdown d
First football instant replay when CBS uses the newly developed Ampex video tape recorder to replay a 1-yard touchdown during the Army-Navy game
George Harrison changes his music publishing company's name from Mornyork to Harrisongs
Harrisongs Ltd is a music publishing company, founded in 1964 by English musician and songwriter George Harrison, then a member of the Beatles.
Roman Catholic Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously lift the mutual excommunications that le
Roman Catholic Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously lift the mutual excommunications that led to the split of the two churches in 1054 during the Great Schism
A fire at an army barracks in Erzurum, Turkey kills 68 people.
A fire at an army barracks in Erzurum, Turkey kills 68 people.
Taizan Maezumi Roshi, head of LA Zen Center, receives dharma
Taizan Maezumi Roshi, head of LA Zen Center, receives dharma
An off-duty member of the Ulster Defence Regiment is shot dead by members of the Irish Republican Army in County Tyrone,
An off-duty member of the Ulster Defence Regiment is shot dead by members of the Irish Republican Army in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Terrell Owens is born
Terrell Owens, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1974-12-07.
10th Islander shut-out opponent-Glenn Resch 3-0 vs Sabres
10th Islander shut-out opponent-Glenn Resch 3-0 vs Sabres
Islander Billy Smith's 10th shut-out opponent-Black Hawks 4-0
Islander Billy Smith's 10th shut-out opponent-Black Hawks 4-0
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture," the first movie of the series, premieres, directed by Robert Wise and starring William
"Star Trek: The Motion Picture," the first movie of the series, premieres, directed by Robert Wise and starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy
Spain becomes a member of the NATO
Spain becomes a member of the NATO
Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala during country's civil war, 171 people killed led by Santos López Alonzo
Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala during country's civil war, 171 people killed led by Santos López Alonzo
2 jets collided at Madrid Airport killing 93
2 jets collided at Madrid Airport killing 93
43 die in Pacific Southwest Airline crash in California (man shot pilots)
Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Spitak, Armenia, kills 25,000 to 50,000 people and leaves up to 500,000 homeless
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Spitak, Armenia, kills 25,000 to 50,000 people and leaves up to 500,000 homeless
MLB Texas Rangers sign free-agent pitcher Nolan Ryan to a one-year contract
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., nicknamed "the Ryan Express", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive.
NHL NY Islanders fire head coach Terry Simpson, and replace him with former coach Al Arbour
NHL NY Islanders fire head coach Terry Simpson, and replace him with former coach Al Arbour
C Coleman & D Zippel's musical "City of Angels" premieres in NYC
C Coleman & D Zippel's musical "City of Angels" premieres in NYC
Ted Turner and Jane Fonda announce their engagement
Ted Turner and Jane Fonda announce their engagement
Nicholas Hoult is born
Nicholas Hoult, English actor, known for english actor, was born on 1990-12-07. Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an English actor.
A J Kitt, US, wins World Skiing Cup
Alva Ross "AJ" Kitt IV is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from the United States. A member of the U.S.
Galileo spacecraft passes North Pole of Moon (Peary Crater)
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American singer Robert Goulet undergoes prostate cancer surgery
American singer Robert Goulet undergoes prostate cancer surgery
Radio personality Howard Stern talks a man out of attempting suicide
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American rock band The Grateful Dead break up after the death of Jerry Garcia
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Yuzuru Hanyu is born
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Australian rugby union team ends 12-game European tour unbeaten after 39-19 victory over the Barbarians at Twickenham; W
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The RIAA files a lawsuit against the Napster file-sharing client, on charges of copyright infringement.
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Television adaptation of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" directed by Mike Nichols, starring Justin Kirk and Al Pacino
Television adaptation of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" directed by Mike Nichols, starring Justin Kirk and Al Pacino, premieres on HBO
Rigoberto Alpizar, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 924 who allegedly claimed to have a bomb, is shot and killed
Rigoberto Alpizar, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 924 who allegedly claimed to have a bomb, is shot and killed by a team of US federal air marshals at Miami International Airport.
U.S. debut of the second part of two-part TV biopic miniseries "Pope John Paul II" on CBS
U.S. debut of the second part of two-part TV biopic miniseries "Pope John Paul II" on CBS
A Tornado strikes Kensal Green in northwest London, seriously damaging around 150 properties
A Tornado strikes Kensal Green in northwest London, seriously damaging around 150 properties
The Hebei Spirit oil spill began in South Korea after a crane barge being towed by tug collided with the very large crud
The Hebei Spirit oil spill began in South Korea after a crane barge being towed by tug collided with the very large crude carrier, Hebei Spirit.
"The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" becomes "PBS NewsHour", upon Jim Lehrer's stepping down as anchor
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Iceland officially leaves the recession with growth of 1.2% in the third quarter
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Human Rights Watch Asia Division call for investigation into Indonesian security forces shooting of peaceful protesters
Human Rights Watch Asia Division call for investigation into Indonesian security forces shooting of peaceful protesters
Beijing issues its first-ever red alert for pollution
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David Bowie’s final public appearance, at the opening of his musical "Lazarus" at New York Theatre Workshop, NYC
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6.5 earthquake in Aceh province, Indonesia kills at least 97 people
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Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth and second consecutive award, equaling Lionel Messi's
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Australia's parliament votes to legalize gay marriage
Australia's parliament votes to legalize gay marriage
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
Alexandra Trusova sets a world record as the first female figure skater to land a quadruple flip jump at the ISU Grand P
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Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Australian states celebrate "Freedom Day" easing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and New South Wales
Chile becomes the 31st nation to legalize same-sex marriage [1]
Chile becomes the 31st nation to legalize same-sex marriage [1]
After widespread public protests, China announces a major loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for the entire country, all
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The China Jinping Underground Laboratory (CJPL), the world's deepest and largest underground laboratory at 2,400 meters,
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Ghana's presidential election won by former president John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, defeating Vice Pr
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