Births on May 7

Jesse Puljujärvi

Born on May 7, 1998

Jesse Puljujärvi, Finnish ice hockey player

Jesse Puljujärvi (Finnish: [ˈjesːe ˈpuljuˌjærʋi]; born May 7, 1998) is a Swedish-born Finnish professional ice hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rated as a top prospect, Puljujärvi was drafted fourth overall by the Oilers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He was given the nickname "Bison King" by fans of the Oilers in reference to a viral photo he posted on social media.

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Events on 1998

4 May

Unabomber
A federal judge in Sacramento, California, gives "Unabomber" Theodore Kaczynski four life sentences plus 30 years after Kaczynski accepts a plea agreement sparing him from the death penalty.
6 May

Houston Astros
Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start.
26 May

Ellis Island
The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York.
4 Jun

Oklahoma City bombing
Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.
5 Jun

General Motors
A strike begins at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, that quickly spreads to five other assembly plants. The strike lasts seven weeks.

Births on May 7

Jesse Puljujärvi

Born on May 7, 1998

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Events on 1998

Unabomber

Houston Astros

Ellis Island

Oklahoma City bombing

General Motors