Historical Events on October 7
1777
American Revolutionary War: The Americans defeat the British in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights.
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American Civil War: Bahia incident: USS Wachusett illegally captures the CSS Florida Confederate raider while in port in Bahia, Brazil in violation of Brazilian neutrality.
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Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the "Twofold Covenant" and create the Dual Alliance.
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World War II: The McCollum memo proposes bringing the United States into the war in Europe by provoking the Japanese to attack the United States.
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U.S.S.R. probe Luna 3 transmits the first ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.
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John F. Kennedy signs the ratification of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
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The Global War on Terrorism begins as a result of the September 11 attacks. The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan initiates with an air assault and covert operations on the ground.
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Famous Birthdays on October 7
- 1931
Desmond Tutu
- 1952
Vladimir Putin
- 1984
Simon Poulsen
Famous Deaths on October 7
- 1792
George Mason
- 1849
Edgar Allan Poe
- 1919
Alfred Deakin
- 1944
Helmut Lent