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1692 – Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured. 1776 – Richard Henry Lee presents the " Lee Resolution " to the Continental Congress.
Historical events for the 7th of June. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on June 7.
On This Day In History - June 7: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Discover what happened on June 7 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
June 7. What Happened on June 7. Calendar. Major Events. Treaty of Tordesillas. 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas: Spain and Portugal divide the new world along a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of Africa. 1628 English King Charles I ratifies the Petition of Rights. 1654 Louis XIV crowned King of France.
From scientific breakthroughs to cultural milestones, June 7th has been witness to moments that have shaped our world. In this article, we will dive into the facts and events that took place on June 7th throughout history, highlighting their significance and impact.
Did you know that June 7 is known as Chocolate Ice Cream Day? Here you can find historical events that happened on this day, as well as facts about June 7.
Gandhi's 1st Civil Disobedience Act. 1893 Gandhi is thrown off a First Class compartment of a Pretoria train in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - leads to his first act of civil disobedience when he protests his treatment the next day. Pacifist and Spiritual Leader Mahatma Gandhi.
What Happened On This Day – June 7. 1989 A Surinam Airways jet crashes on landing in Paramaribo. The pilots were blamed for the disaster. They had attempted to land using the wrong navigation signal. Of the 187 people on board, 11 survived. 1981 Israel destroys Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactors.
As 160,000 troops stormed the heavily-defended beaches of Normandy, France, to take on German forces. Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which, “we will accept nothing less than full victory.”. The plan was a tactical success for the Allies and one of the biggest turning points in ...