Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales
Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.
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Historical Events on February 7
Battle of Debre Tabor: Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, defeats warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien
Battle of Debre Tabor: Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, defeats warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien
Colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the first piece of legislation, the Electoral Act of 1856, anywhere in the world pr
Colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the first piece of legislation, the Electoral Act of 1856, anywhere in the world providing for elections by way of a secret ballot
Provisional Irish Republican Army launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting in an attempt t
Provisional Irish Republican Army launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting in an attempt to assassinate UK Prime Minister John Major, injuring four people
The Maastricht Treaty is signed by 12 countries from the European Community (EC) to create the European Union (EU)
The European Union is a geo-political entity, created in 1993, covering a large portion of the European continent.
Mel Brooks' western spoof film "Blazing Saddles," starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, premieres at the Pickwick Dri
Mel Brooks' western spoof film "Blazing Saddles," starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, premieres at the Pickwick Drive-In in Burbank, California; patrons watch from horseback rather than cars
"New York, New York" becomes the official anthem of New York City
"New York, New York" becomes the official anthem of New York City
Britain's Ellen MacArthur becomes the fastest person to sail solo around the world, taking 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes
Britain's Ellen MacArthur becomes the fastest person to sail solo around the world, taking 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 33 seconds; surpassed in 2017
English King Henry IV marries his second wife Joan of Navarre
Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna (1368 – 10 June 1437) was Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Duke John IV and later Queen of England as the wife of King Henry IV.
Queen Wilhelmina marries Prince Heinrich von Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Queen Victoria, the British monarch from 1837 to 1901, and Prince Albert (her husband from 1840 until his death in 1861) had 9 children, 42 grandchildren, and 87 great-grandchildren.
Heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (29) weds actress Estelle Taylor (30)
Heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (29) weds actress Estelle Taylor (30)
Leo I crowned Eastern Roman Emperor, 1st to be crowned by the Patriarch of Constantinople
Leo I crowned Eastern Roman Emperor, 1st to be crowned by the Patriarch of Constantinople
Battle of Montesarchio: Prince of Benevento, Pandulf IV killed battling the encroaching Normans in southern Italy
Battle of Montesarchio: Prince of Benevento, Pandulf IV killed battling the encroaching Normans in southern Italy
Mongolian forces led by General Batu capture and burn the important Russian city of Vladimir, after an eight-day siege
Mongolian forces led by General Batu capture and burn the important Russian city of Vladimir, after an eight-day siege
Treaty of Brussels: Habsburgers split into Spanish and Austrian Branches
Treaty of Brussels: Habsburgers split into Spanish and Austrian Branches
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Academie Française begins Dictionary of French Language
Academie Française begins Dictionary of French Language
Thomas Siddel is reported to have harvested a 17-1/4 lb (7.8 kg) 47-ibch long potato from his garden in Chester, England
Thomas Siddel is reported to have harvested a 17-1/4 lb (7.8 kg) 47-ibch long potato from his garden in Chester, England
Austria and Prussia sign an anti-French covenant
Austria and Prussia sign an anti-French covenant
11th Amendment to US Constitution affirming power of state courts is ratified [1]
11th Amendment to US Constitution affirming power of state courts is ratified [1]
8.2 earthquake shakes New Madrid, Missouri
8.2 earthquake shakes New Madrid, Missouri
Baltimore becomes the 1st American city lit by gas street lamps with the first turned on at Market and Lemon Streets (cu
Baltimore becomes the 1st American city lit by gas street lamps with the first turned on at Market and Lemon Streets (currently Baltimore and Holliday Streets)
1st successful US educational magazine "Academician" begins (NYC)
1st successful US educational magazine "Academician" begins (NYC)
Ballet (Deserter) introduced to US at Bowery Theater (NYC)
Ballet (Deserter) introduced to US at Bowery Theater (NYC)
Belgium adopts its Constitution
The Constitution of Belgium (Dutch: Belgische Grondwet; French: Constitution belge; German: Verfassung Belgiens) dates back to 1831.
Federal fleet attack on Roanoke Island, North Carolina
The opening phase of what came to be called the Burnside Expedition, the Battle of Roanoke Island was an amphibious operation of the American Civil War, fought on February 7–8, 1862, in the North...
HMS Orpheus sinks off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, killing 189
HMS Orpheus was a Jason-class Royal Navy corvette that served as the flagship of the Australian squadron.
Federal troops occupy Jacksonville, Florida
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College opens near Lorman, Mississippi - 1st US black land grant college
Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College opens near Lorman, Mississippi - 1st US black land grant college
US President Grant's private secretary Orville acquitted in Whiskey Ring
The Whiskey Ring took place from 1871 to 1876 during the Gilded Age, centering in St. Louis during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant.
First American Guernsey Cattle Club is organized in New York City
First American Guernsey Cattle Club is organized in New York City
Battle at Ingogo, Transvaal: Boers defeat a superior British force
Battle at Ingogo, Transvaal: Boers defeat a superior British force
Lt-colonel Borgnis-Desbordes founds Fort Bamako, Niger
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
Canadian Rugby Football Union forms
Rugby Canada is the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in Canada.
Astronomical Society of Pacific holds 1st meeting in San Francisco
Astronomical Society of Pacific holds 1st meeting in San Francisco
Vanderbilt University claims it participated in the first organised intercollegiate basketball game at the Nashville YMC
Vanderbilt University claims it participated in the first organised intercollegiate basketball game at the Nashville YMCA Gymnasium; Vanderbilt beats YMCA, 9-3
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
British troops vacate Vaal Krantz, Natal
British troops vacate Vaal Krantz, Natal
VVV '03 soccer club is established in the Dutch southeastern city of Venlo
VVV '03 soccer club is established in the Dutch southeastern city of Venlo
Baltimore catches fire (1500 buildings destroyed in 80 blocks)
Baltimore catches fire (1500 buildings destroyed in 80 blocks)
Dominican Republic signs treaty turning over customs collection to US
Dominican Republic signs treaty turning over customs collection to US
Conservative coalition take over Reichstag in Germany after rallying conservatives against the threat of a socialist gov
Conservative coalition take over Reichstag in Germany after rallying conservatives against the threat of a socialist government
Edmond Rostand's play "Chantecler" premieres in Paris
Edmond Rostand's play "Chantecler" premieres in Paris
2nd Dutch 11 city skate (Coen de Koenig wins (11:40)
2nd Dutch 11 city skate (Coen de Koenig wins (11:40)
First wireless message sent from a moving train to a station is received
First wireless message sent from a moving train to a station is received
Russian Imperial Navy Admiral Kolchak, leader of anti-communist "White Movement" executed by Bolshevik firing squad in I
Russian Imperial Navy Admiral Kolchak, leader of anti-communist "White Movement" executed by Bolshevik firing squad in Irkutsk, Russian SFSR
John Willard's play "Cat & the Canary" premieres in NYC
John Willard's play "Cat & the Canary" premieres in NYC
1st solo flight from England to Australia takes off from Croydon, piloted by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler (arrives 15
1st solo flight from England to Australia takes off from Croydon, piloted by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler (arrives 15 ½ days later)
American opera "Peter Ibbetson" by Deems Taylor premieres at Metropolitan Opera, New York City
American opera "Peter Ibbetson" by Deems Taylor premieres at Metropolitan Opera, New York City
Colonial troops in Suriname kill 2 demonstrators
Colonial troops in Suriname kill 2 demonstrators
1st contract for TVA power, Tupelo, Mississippi
1st contract for TVA power, Tupelo, Mississippi
Felix the Cat, animated film released by Van Beuren Studios licensed from Otto Messmer
Felix the Cat, animated film released by Van Beuren Studios licensed from Otto Messmer
First indoor 15' pole vault by Cornelius Warmerdam at 15' 3/8"
First indoor 15' pole vault by Cornelius Warmerdam at 15' 3/8"
Shoe rationing begins in US (may purchase up to 3 more pairs in 1942)
Shoe rationing begins in US (may purchase up to 3 more pairs in 1942)
Harry Truman appoints Irwin C. Mollison judge of US Customs Court
Harry Truman appoints Irwin C. Mollison judge of US Customs Court
Filibuster in US Senate kills FEPC (Fair Employment Practices Committee) bill
Filibuster in US Senate kills FEPC (Fair Employment Practices Committee) bill
The UK announces its intention to end the Mandate for Palestine
The end of the British Mandate for Palestine was formally made by way of the Palestine Act 1948 (11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 27) of 29 April.
After winning Lake Placid (1932) and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (1936) Olympic ski jumping gold medals, Birger Ruud comes ou
After winning Lake Placid (1932) and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (1936) Olympic ski jumping gold medals, Birger Ruud comes out of retirement to win silver in St. Moritz in a Norwegian medal sweep
Georges Bidault forms French government
Georges-Augustin Bidault was a French politician. During World War II, he was active in the French Resistance. After the war, he served as foreign minister and premier on several occasions.
Dodgers officially become the Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc
Dodgers officially become the Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc
American pilots Bob Timm and John Cook break recently set airplane flight endurance record, exceeding 1550 hours (64 day
American pilots Bob Timm and John Cook break recently set airplane flight endurance record, exceeding 1550 hours (64 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes), landing "The Hacienda", their modified Cessna 172 where they started, in Las Vegas, Nevada [1]
Old handwriting found in at Qumran, near the Dead Sea
Old handwriting found in at Qumran, near the Dead Sea
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut ice cream
Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut ice cream
KWCM TV channel 10 in Appleton, MN (PBS) begins broadcasting
KWCM TV channel 10 in Appleton, MN (PBS) begins broadcasting
A fire at a restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama kills 25 people
Montgomery is the capital city of the U.S. state of Alabama and the seat of Montgomery County.
Belgium government of Vanden Boeynants falls
Belgium government of Vanden Boeynants falls
"Hollywood Palace" last airs on ABC TV
"Hollywood Palace" last airs on ABC TV
Switzerland votes for national women's suffrage in a referendum - last European country to do so except for Liechtenstei
Switzerland votes for national women's suffrage in a referendum - last European country to do so except for Liechtenstein
FCC raids & shuts down pirate radio station WCPR (Brooklyn New York)
FCC raids & shuts down pirate radio station WCPR (Brooklyn New York)
Soyuz 24 launches with 2 cosmonauts
Soyuz 24 was a February, 1977, Soviet mission to the Salyut 5 space station, the third and final mission to the station, the last purely military crew for the Soviets and the final mission to a...
Ethiopian offensive in Ogaden desert
Ogaden (pronounced and often spelled Ogadēn; Somali: Ogaadeen, Amharic: ውጋዴ/ውጋዴን) is one of the historical names used for the modern Somali Region.
"Supertrain", TV Anthology, Superbomb of 1979, debuts on NBC
"Supertrain", TV Anthology, Superbomb of 1979, debuts on NBC
Luis A Monge elected President of Costa Rica
Luis A Monge elected President of Costa Rica
"José Cuervo" single released by Shelly West (Billboard Song of the Year 1983)
"José Cuervo" is a song written and originally recorded by Cindy Jordan in 1981. It was released as a single by American country music artist Shelly West in February 1983 to commercial success. After...
American astronaut Bruce McCandless makes 1st untethered space walk
American astronaut Bruce McCandless makes 1st untethered space walk
Dennis Conner and 'Stars & Stripes' return the America's Cup yachting trophy to US
The America's Cup is a sailing competition and the oldest international competition still operating in any sport.
Karachi police kill 22 anti-nationalistic demonstrators
Karachi police kill 22 anti-nationalistic demonstrators
American actor and singer Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, USMC) undergoes a liver transplant
American actor and singer Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, USMC) undergoes a liver transplant
US and Russia announce a summit set for Helsinki on March 20-21
US and Russia announce a summit set for Helsinki on March 20-21
NHL's Dallas Stars retire Neal Broten's #7
NHL's Dallas Stars retire Neal Broten's #7
Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father, King Hussein bin Talal
Hussein bin Talal al-Hashimi (14 November 1935 – 7 February 1999) was King of Jordan from 1952 until his death in 1999.
Bahria University is established through Presidential Ordinance No. V of 2000 by the Government of Pakistan
Bahria University is established through Presidential Ordinance No. V of 2000 by the Government of Pakistan
Bushfires in Victoria leave 173 dead in the worst natural disaster in Australian history
Bushfires in Australia are a widespread and regular occurrence that have contributed significantly to shaping the nature of the continent over millions of years.
German treasurer Helmut Linssen resigns amid a scandal involving offshore banking accounts in the Bahamas and Panama
German treasurer Helmut Linssen resigns amid a scandal involving offshore banking accounts in the Bahamas and Panama
Super Bowl L, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA: Denver Broncos beat Carolina Panthers, 24–10; MVP: Von Miller, Denver, LB
Super Bowl L, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA: Denver Broncos beat Carolina Panthers, 24–10; MVP: Von Miller, Denver, LB
"The Los Angeles Times" is bought by LA doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong from Tronc for $500 million
The San Diego Union-Tribune is a metropolitan daily newspaper published in San Diego, California, that has run since 1868.
First reports of poisonous homemade alcohol killing people in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, will g
First reports of poisonous homemade alcohol killing people in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, will go on to kill about 100
Himalayan glacier crashes into the Dhauliganga river, destroying a dam and causing a huge flood in Uttarakhand province,
Himalayan glacier crashes into the Dhauliganga river, destroying a dam and causing a huge flood in Uttarakhand province, India, killing 26, leaving 150 missing
European security facing its most dangerous moment since the Cold War, amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, acco
European security facing its most dangerous moment since the Cold War, amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to EU foreign policy chief [1]
Greek island of Santorini is placed under a state of emergency amid a swarm of earthquakes that began 27 January [1]
Greek island of Santorini is placed under a state of emergency amid a swarm of earthquakes that began 27 January [1]
Famous Births on February 7
birth
Thomas More is born
Thomas More, English politician, author and philosopher, known for english politician, author and philosopher, was born on 1478-02-07.
birth
Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel is born
Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel is born
birth
John Deere is born
John Deere is born
birth
Charles Dickens is born
Charles Dickens, English writer and social critic, known for english writer and social critic, was born on 1812-02-07.
birth
Max Newman is born
Max Newman, British mathematician, known for english mathematician, was born on 1897-02-07.
birth
Puyi is born
Puyi is born
birth
Chris Rock is born
Chris Rock, American comedian, actor, and filmmaker, known for american comedian, actor, and filmmaker, was born on 1965-02-07. Christopher Julius Rock is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker.
birth
Ashton Kutcher is born
Ashton Kutcher, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1978-02-07. Christopher Ashton Kutcher ( KUUTCH-ər; born February 7, 1978) is an American actor, film producer and businessman.
birth
Garth Brooks is born
Garth Brooks, American musician, known for american country singer, was born on 1962-02-07. Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country singer and songwriter.
birth
Dan Quisenberry is born
Dan Quisenberry, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1953-02-07.
birth
Steve Nash is born
Steve Nash, Canadian athlete, known for canadian basketball player and coach, was born on 1974-02-07. Stephen John Nash is a Canadian former professional basketball player and coach.
birth
Matthew Stafford is born
Matthew Stafford, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1988-02-07.
birth
Laura Ingalls Wilder is born
Laura Ingalls Wilder, American teacher and writer, known for american teacher and writer, was born on 1867-02-07.
birth
Desmond Doss is born
Desmond Doss us soldier and medal of honor recipient, known for us soldier and medal of honor recipient, was born on 1919-02-07.
Notable Deaths on February 7
death
Gustav IV Adolf dies
Gustav IV Adolf dies
death
Harvey S. Firestone dies
Harvey S. Firestone businessman, known for american businessman, died on 1938-02-07. Harvey Samuel Firestone Sr.
death
Abe Attell dies
Abe Attell, American boxer, known for american boxer, died on 1970-02-07. Abraham Washington Attell (February 22, 1883 – February 7, 1970), often referred to by newspapers as "The Little Hebrew", was…
death
Anne Morrow Lindbergh dies
Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American aviator and author, known for american aviator and author, died on 2001-02-07.
death
Billy Casper dies
Billy Casper professional golfer, known for american professional golfer, died on 2015-02-07. William Earl Casper Jr. (June 24, 1931 – February 7, 2015) was an American professional golfer.
death
Frank Robinson dies
Frank Robinson, American baseball player and manager, known for american baseball player and manager, died on 2019-02-07.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 7, 1301?
- Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.
- What happened on February 7, 1842?
- Battle of Debre Tabor: Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, defeats warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien
- What happened on February 7, 1856?
- Colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the first piece of legislation, the Electoral Act of 1856, anywhere in the world providing for elections by way of a secret ballot
- What happened on February 7, 1991?
- Provisional Irish Republican Army launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting in an attempt to assassinate UK Prime Minister John Major, injuring four people
- What happened on February 7, 1992?
- The European Union is a geo-political entity, created in 1993, covering a large portion of the European continent.
Complete Timeline — February 7 Through the Ages
Leo I crowned Eastern Roman Emperor, 1st to be crowned by the Patriarch of Constantinople
Leo I crowned Eastern Roman Emperor, 1st to be crowned by the Patriarch of Constantinople
Battle of Montesarchio: Prince of Benevento, Pandulf IV killed battling the encroaching Normans in southern Italy
Battle of Montesarchio: Prince of Benevento, Pandulf IV killed battling the encroaching Normans in southern Italy
Mongolian forces led by General Batu capture and burn the important Russian city of Vladimir, after an eight-day siege
Mongolian forces led by General Batu capture and burn the important Russian city of Vladimir, after an eight-day siege
Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales
Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.
English King Henry IV marries his second wife Joan of Navarre
Joan of Navarre, also known as Joanna (1368 – 10 June 1437) was Duchess of Brittany by marriage to Duke John IV and later Queen of England as the wife of King Henry IV.
Thomas More is born
Thomas More, English politician, author and philosopher, known for english politician, author and philosopher, was born on 1478-02-07.
Treaty of Brussels: Habsburgers split into Spanish and Austrian Branches
Treaty of Brussels: Habsburgers split into Spanish and Austrian Branches
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia
Academie Française begins Dictionary of French Language
Academie Française begins Dictionary of French Language
Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel is born
Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel is born
Thomas Siddel is reported to have harvested a 17-1/4 lb (7.8 kg) 47-ibch long potato from his garden in Chester, England
Thomas Siddel is reported to have harvested a 17-1/4 lb (7.8 kg) 47-ibch long potato from his garden in Chester, England
Austria and Prussia sign an anti-French covenant
Austria and Prussia sign an anti-French covenant
11th Amendment to US Constitution affirming power of state courts is ratified [1]
11th Amendment to US Constitution affirming power of state courts is ratified [1]
John Deere is born
John Deere is born
8.2 earthquake shakes New Madrid, Missouri
8.2 earthquake shakes New Madrid, Missouri
Charles Dickens is born
Charles Dickens, English writer and social critic, known for english writer and social critic, was born on 1812-02-07.
Baltimore becomes the 1st American city lit by gas street lamps with the first turned on at Market and Lemon Streets (cu
Baltimore becomes the 1st American city lit by gas street lamps with the first turned on at Market and Lemon Streets (currently Baltimore and Holliday Streets)
1st successful US educational magazine "Academician" begins (NYC)
1st successful US educational magazine "Academician" begins (NYC)
Ballet (Deserter) introduced to US at Bowery Theater (NYC)
Ballet (Deserter) introduced to US at Bowery Theater (NYC)
Belgium adopts its Constitution
The Constitution of Belgium (Dutch: Belgische Grondwet; French: Constitution belge; German: Verfassung Belgiens) dates back to 1831.
Gustav IV Adolf dies
Gustav IV Adolf dies
Battle of Debre Tabor: Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, defeats warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien
Battle of Debre Tabor: Ras Ali Alula, Regent of the Emperor of Ethiopia, defeats warlord Wube Haile Maryam of Semien
Colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the first piece of legislation, the Electoral Act of 1856, anywhere in the world pr
Colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the first piece of legislation, the Electoral Act of 1856, anywhere in the world providing for elections by way of a secret ballot
Federal fleet attack on Roanoke Island, North Carolina
The opening phase of what came to be called the Burnside Expedition, the Battle of Roanoke Island was an amphibious operation of the American Civil War, fought on February 7–8, 1862, in the North...
HMS Orpheus sinks off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, killing 189
HMS Orpheus was a Jason-class Royal Navy corvette that served as the flagship of the Australian squadron.
Federal troops occupy Jacksonville, Florida
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States.
Laura Ingalls Wilder is born
Laura Ingalls Wilder, American teacher and writer, known for american teacher and writer, was born on 1867-02-07.
Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College opens near Lorman, Mississippi - 1st US black land grant college
Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College opens near Lorman, Mississippi - 1st US black land grant college
US President Grant's private secretary Orville acquitted in Whiskey Ring
The Whiskey Ring took place from 1871 to 1876 during the Gilded Age, centering in St. Louis during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant.
First American Guernsey Cattle Club is organized in New York City
First American Guernsey Cattle Club is organized in New York City
Battle at Ingogo, Transvaal: Boers defeat a superior British force
Battle at Ingogo, Transvaal: Boers defeat a superior British force
Lt-colonel Borgnis-Desbordes founds Fort Bamako, Niger
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
Canadian Rugby Football Union forms
Rugby Canada is the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in Canada.
Astronomical Society of Pacific holds 1st meeting in San Francisco
Astronomical Society of Pacific holds 1st meeting in San Francisco
Vanderbilt University claims it participated in the first organised intercollegiate basketball game at the Nashville YMC
Vanderbilt University claims it participated in the first organised intercollegiate basketball game at the Nashville YMCA Gymnasium; Vanderbilt beats YMCA, 9-3
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
Max Newman is born
Max Newman, British mathematician, known for english mathematician, was born on 1897-02-07.
British troops vacate Vaal Krantz, Natal
British troops vacate Vaal Krantz, Natal
Queen Wilhelmina marries Prince Heinrich von Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Queen Victoria, the British monarch from 1837 to 1901, and Prince Albert (her husband from 1840 until his death in 1861) had 9 children, 42 grandchildren, and 87 great-grandchildren.
VVV '03 soccer club is established in the Dutch southeastern city of Venlo
VVV '03 soccer club is established in the Dutch southeastern city of Venlo
Baltimore catches fire (1500 buildings destroyed in 80 blocks)
Baltimore catches fire (1500 buildings destroyed in 80 blocks)
Dominican Republic signs treaty turning over customs collection to US
Dominican Republic signs treaty turning over customs collection to US
Puyi is born
Puyi is born
Conservative coalition take over Reichstag in Germany after rallying conservatives against the threat of a socialist gov
Conservative coalition take over Reichstag in Germany after rallying conservatives against the threat of a socialist government
Edmond Rostand's play "Chantecler" premieres in Paris
Edmond Rostand's play "Chantecler" premieres in Paris
2nd Dutch 11 city skate (Coen de Koenig wins (11:40)
2nd Dutch 11 city skate (Coen de Koenig wins (11:40)
First wireless message sent from a moving train to a station is received
First wireless message sent from a moving train to a station is received
Desmond Doss is born
Desmond Doss us soldier and medal of honor recipient, known for us soldier and medal of honor recipient, was born on 1919-02-07.
Russian Imperial Navy Admiral Kolchak, leader of anti-communist "White Movement" executed by Bolshevik firing squad in I
Russian Imperial Navy Admiral Kolchak, leader of anti-communist "White Movement" executed by Bolshevik firing squad in Irkutsk, Russian SFSR
John Willard's play "Cat & the Canary" premieres in NYC
John Willard's play "Cat & the Canary" premieres in NYC
Heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (29) weds actress Estelle Taylor (30)
Heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey (29) weds actress Estelle Taylor (30)
1st solo flight from England to Australia takes off from Croydon, piloted by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler (arrives 15
1st solo flight from England to Australia takes off from Croydon, piloted by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler (arrives 15 ½ days later)
American opera "Peter Ibbetson" by Deems Taylor premieres at Metropolitan Opera, New York City
American opera "Peter Ibbetson" by Deems Taylor premieres at Metropolitan Opera, New York City
Colonial troops in Suriname kill 2 demonstrators
Colonial troops in Suriname kill 2 demonstrators
1st contract for TVA power, Tupelo, Mississippi
1st contract for TVA power, Tupelo, Mississippi
Felix the Cat, animated film released by Van Beuren Studios licensed from Otto Messmer
Felix the Cat, animated film released by Van Beuren Studios licensed from Otto Messmer
Harvey S. Firestone dies
Harvey S. Firestone businessman, known for american businessman, died on 1938-02-07. Harvey Samuel Firestone Sr.
First indoor 15' pole vault by Cornelius Warmerdam at 15' 3/8"
First indoor 15' pole vault by Cornelius Warmerdam at 15' 3/8"
Shoe rationing begins in US (may purchase up to 3 more pairs in 1942)
Shoe rationing begins in US (may purchase up to 3 more pairs in 1942)
Harry Truman appoints Irwin C. Mollison judge of US Customs Court
Harry Truman appoints Irwin C. Mollison judge of US Customs Court
Filibuster in US Senate kills FEPC (Fair Employment Practices Committee) bill
Filibuster in US Senate kills FEPC (Fair Employment Practices Committee) bill
The UK announces its intention to end the Mandate for Palestine
The end of the British Mandate for Palestine was formally made by way of the Palestine Act 1948 (11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 27) of 29 April.
After winning Lake Placid (1932) and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (1936) Olympic ski jumping gold medals, Birger Ruud comes ou
After winning Lake Placid (1932) and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (1936) Olympic ski jumping gold medals, Birger Ruud comes out of retirement to win silver in St. Moritz in a Norwegian medal sweep
Georges Bidault forms French government
Georges-Augustin Bidault was a French politician. During World War II, he was active in the French Resistance. After the war, he served as foreign minister and premier on several occasions.
Dan Quisenberry is born
Dan Quisenberry, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1953-02-07.
Dodgers officially become the Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc
Dodgers officially become the Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc
American pilots Bob Timm and John Cook break recently set airplane flight endurance record, exceeding 1550 hours (64 day
American pilots Bob Timm and John Cook break recently set airplane flight endurance record, exceeding 1550 hours (64 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes), landing "The Hacienda", their modified Cessna 172 where they started, in Las Vegas, Nevada [1]
Old handwriting found in at Qumran, near the Dead Sea
Old handwriting found in at Qumran, near the Dead Sea
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
Gas explosion in Luisanthal coal mine Voelklingen Germany kills 298
Garth Brooks is born
Garth Brooks, American musician, known for american country singer, was born on 1962-02-07. Troyal Garth Brooks is an American country singer and songwriter.
Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut ice cream
Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut ice cream
Chris Rock is born
Chris Rock, American comedian, actor, and filmmaker, known for american comedian, actor, and filmmaker, was born on 1965-02-07. Christopher Julius Rock is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker.
KWCM TV channel 10 in Appleton, MN (PBS) begins broadcasting
KWCM TV channel 10 in Appleton, MN (PBS) begins broadcasting
A fire at a restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama kills 25 people
Montgomery is the capital city of the U.S. state of Alabama and the seat of Montgomery County.
Belgium government of Vanden Boeynants falls
Belgium government of Vanden Boeynants falls
"Hollywood Palace" last airs on ABC TV
"Hollywood Palace" last airs on ABC TV
Abe Attell dies
Abe Attell, American boxer, known for american boxer, died on 1970-02-07. Abraham Washington Attell (February 22, 1883 – February 7, 1970), often referred to by newspapers as "The Little Hebrew", was…
Switzerland votes for national women's suffrage in a referendum - last European country to do so except for Liechtenstei
Switzerland votes for national women's suffrage in a referendum - last European country to do so except for Liechtenstein
Mel Brooks' western spoof film "Blazing Saddles," starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, premieres at the Pickwick Dri
Mel Brooks' western spoof film "Blazing Saddles," starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, premieres at the Pickwick Drive-In in Burbank, California; patrons watch from horseback rather than cars
Steve Nash is born
Steve Nash, Canadian athlete, known for canadian basketball player and coach, was born on 1974-02-07. Stephen John Nash is a Canadian former professional basketball player and coach.
FCC raids & shuts down pirate radio station WCPR (Brooklyn New York)
FCC raids & shuts down pirate radio station WCPR (Brooklyn New York)
Soyuz 24 launches with 2 cosmonauts
Soyuz 24 was a February, 1977, Soviet mission to the Salyut 5 space station, the third and final mission to the station, the last purely military crew for the Soviets and the final mission to a...
Ethiopian offensive in Ogaden desert
Ogaden (pronounced and often spelled Ogadēn; Somali: Ogaadeen, Amharic: ውጋዴ/ውጋዴን) is one of the historical names used for the modern Somali Region.
Ashton Kutcher is born
Ashton Kutcher, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1978-02-07. Christopher Ashton Kutcher ( KUUTCH-ər; born February 7, 1978) is an American actor, film producer and businessman.
"Supertrain", TV Anthology, Superbomb of 1979, debuts on NBC
"Supertrain", TV Anthology, Superbomb of 1979, debuts on NBC
Luis A Monge elected President of Costa Rica
Luis A Monge elected President of Costa Rica
"José Cuervo" single released by Shelly West (Billboard Song of the Year 1983)
"José Cuervo" is a song written and originally recorded by Cindy Jordan in 1981. It was released as a single by American country music artist Shelly West in February 1983 to commercial success. After...
American astronaut Bruce McCandless makes 1st untethered space walk
American astronaut Bruce McCandless makes 1st untethered space walk
"New York, New York" becomes the official anthem of New York City
"New York, New York" becomes the official anthem of New York City
Dennis Conner and 'Stars & Stripes' return the America's Cup yachting trophy to US
The America's Cup is a sailing competition and the oldest international competition still operating in any sport.
Matthew Stafford is born
Matthew Stafford, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1988-02-07.
Karachi police kill 22 anti-nationalistic demonstrators
Karachi police kill 22 anti-nationalistic demonstrators
Provisional Irish Republican Army launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting in an attempt t
Provisional Irish Republican Army launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting in an attempt to assassinate UK Prime Minister John Major, injuring four people
The Maastricht Treaty is signed by 12 countries from the European Community (EC) to create the European Union (EU)
The European Union is a geo-political entity, created in 1993, covering a large portion of the European continent.
American actor and singer Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, USMC) undergoes a liver transplant
American actor and singer Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, USMC) undergoes a liver transplant
US and Russia announce a summit set for Helsinki on March 20-21
US and Russia announce a summit set for Helsinki on March 20-21
NHL's Dallas Stars retire Neal Broten's #7
NHL's Dallas Stars retire Neal Broten's #7
Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father, King Hussein bin Talal
Hussein bin Talal al-Hashimi (14 November 1935 – 7 February 1999) was King of Jordan from 1952 until his death in 1999.
Bahria University is established through Presidential Ordinance No. V of 2000 by the Government of Pakistan
Bahria University is established through Presidential Ordinance No. V of 2000 by the Government of Pakistan
Anne Morrow Lindbergh dies
Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American aviator and author, known for american aviator and author, died on 2001-02-07.
Britain's Ellen MacArthur becomes the fastest person to sail solo around the world, taking 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes
Britain's Ellen MacArthur becomes the fastest person to sail solo around the world, taking 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 33 seconds; surpassed in 2017
Bushfires in Victoria leave 173 dead in the worst natural disaster in Australian history
Bushfires in Australia are a widespread and regular occurrence that have contributed significantly to shaping the nature of the continent over millions of years.
German treasurer Helmut Linssen resigns amid a scandal involving offshore banking accounts in the Bahamas and Panama
German treasurer Helmut Linssen resigns amid a scandal involving offshore banking accounts in the Bahamas and Panama
Billy Casper dies
Billy Casper professional golfer, known for american professional golfer, died on 2015-02-07. William Earl Casper Jr. (June 24, 1931 – February 7, 2015) was an American professional golfer.
Super Bowl L, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA: Denver Broncos beat Carolina Panthers, 24–10; MVP: Von Miller, Denver, LB
Super Bowl L, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA: Denver Broncos beat Carolina Panthers, 24–10; MVP: Von Miller, Denver, LB
"The Los Angeles Times" is bought by LA doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong from Tronc for $500 million
The San Diego Union-Tribune is a metropolitan daily newspaper published in San Diego, California, that has run since 1868.
First reports of poisonous homemade alcohol killing people in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, will g
First reports of poisonous homemade alcohol killing people in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, will go on to kill about 100
Frank Robinson dies
Frank Robinson, American baseball player and manager, known for american baseball player and manager, died on 2019-02-07.
Himalayan glacier crashes into the Dhauliganga river, destroying a dam and causing a huge flood in Uttarakhand province,
Himalayan glacier crashes into the Dhauliganga river, destroying a dam and causing a huge flood in Uttarakhand province, India, killing 26, leaving 150 missing
European security facing its most dangerous moment since the Cold War, amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, acco
European security facing its most dangerous moment since the Cold War, amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to EU foreign policy chief [1]
Greek island of Santorini is placed under a state of emergency amid a swarm of earthquakes that began 27 January [1]
Greek island of Santorini is placed under a state of emergency amid a swarm of earthquakes that began 27 January [1]