TODAY IN HISTORY: SEPTEMBER 7

 

September 7

 

September 7th is an important day in history for various reasons. From significant events, memorable birthdays, and remarkable achievements, this date has left a lasting impact on our world. Here, we delve into some of the most notable occurrences that have taken place on September 7th.

One of the most infamous events in history, the signing of the Treaty of Paris, occurred on September 7th, 1783. This treaty marked the end of the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation. The war, which lasted for several years, culminated in a victory for the American colonists and a new chapter in world history. The signing of this treaty paved the way for the United States to establish itself as a global power and shape the future of the world.

Another remarkable event on September 7th was the launch of Voyager 1, a NASA spacecraft, in 1977. Voyager 1 is one of the most iconic and successful space missions ever undertaken. It has provided humanity with unprecedented insights into our solar system and beyond. In 2012, Voyager 1 became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space, an incredible achievement that continues to inspire scientists and space enthusiasts worldwide.

On a more somber note, September 7th is a day that remains etched in our memory due to the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11th, 2001. These attacks, which targeted the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, shocked the world and brought about a paradigm shift in global security and international relations. September 7th serves as a reminder of the tragedy and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

September 7th has also witnessed notable birthdays of individuals who have left an indelible mark on various fields. For instance, the renowned Russian dancer and choreographer, Mikhail Baryshnikov, was born on this day in 1948. Baryshnikov's contributions to the world of ballet are legendary, as he revolutionized the art form and became one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time.

In the realm of literature, the influential American poet, Elizabeth Bishop, was also born on September 7th, 1911. Bishop's unique and profound poetic voice earned her numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1956. Her works continue to resonate with readers today, showcasing her mastery of language and ability to evoke powerful emotions through her verses.

Moreover, September 7th is a day of celebration for many notable figures in the entertainment industry, such as actor and director, Michael Emerson, known for his roles in the television series \Lost\ and \Person of Interest,\ as well as the talented musician and composer, Buddy Holly, whose rock and roll contributions during the 1950s had a profound influence on the music scene.

In conclusion, September 7th is a date that has witnessed remarkable events, significant achievements, and the birth of brilliant individuals throughout history. From the signing of the Treaty of Paris to the launch of Voyager 1, this day has shaped the course of our world and left an enduring impact. Moreover, memorable birthdays of influential figures in various fields continue to inspire and entertain us. September 7th serves as a reminder of the richness of our history and the contributions that individuals and events can make to our collective memory.

Here are some more events on this day:

70 – A Roman army under Titus occupies and plunders Jerusalem.

878 – Louis the Stammerer is crowned as king of West Francia by Pope John VIII.

1159 – Pope Alexander III is chosen.

1191 – Third Crusade: Battle of Arsuf: Richard I of England defeats Saladin at Arsuf.

1228 – Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II lands in Acre, Israel, and starts the Sixth Crusade, which results in a peaceful restoration of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

1303 – Guillaume de Nogaret takes Pope Boniface VIII prisoner on behalf of Philip IV of France.

1571 – Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, is arrested for his role in the Ridolfi plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.

1620 – The town of Kokkola (Swedish: Karleby) is founded by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.

1630 – The city of Boston, Massachusetts, is founded in North America.

1652 – Around 15,000 Han farmers and militia rebel against Dutch rule on Taiwan.

1695 – Henry Every perpetrates one of the most profitable pirate raids in history with the capture of the Grand Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai. In response, Emperor Aurangzeb threatens to end all English trading in India.

1706 – War of the Spanish Succession: Siege of Turin ends, leading to the withdrawal of French forces from North Italy.

1764 – Election of Stanisław August Poniatowski as the last ruler of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

1776 – According to American colonial reports, Ezra Lee makes the world's first submarine attack in the Turtle, attempting to attach a time bomb to the hull of HMS Eagle in New York Harbor (no British records of this attack exist).

1778 – American Revolutionary War: France invades Dominica in the British West Indies, before Britain is even aware of France's involvement in the war.

1812 – French invasion of Russia: The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, is fought near Moscow and results in a French victory.

1818 – Carl III of Sweden–Norway is crowned king of Norway, in Trondheim.

1822 – Dom Pedro I declares Brazil independent from Portugal on the shores of the Ipiranga Brook in São Paulo.

1856 – The Saimaa Canal is inaugurated.

1857 – Mountain Meadows massacre: Mormon settlers slaughter most members of peaceful, emigrant wagon train.

1860 – Unification of Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi enters Naples.

1863 – American Civil War: Union troops under Quincy A. Gillmore capture Fort Wagner in Morris Island after a seven-week siege.

1864 – American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.

1876 – In Northfield, Minnesota, Jesse James and the James–Younger Gang attempt to rob the town's bank but are driven off by armed citizens.

1901 – The Boxer Rebellion in Qing dynasty (modern-day China) officially ends with the signing of the Boxer Protocol.

1906 – Alberto Santos-Dumont flies his 14-bis aircraft at Bagatelle, France successfully for the first time.

1907 – Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.

1909 – Eugène Lefebvre crashes a new French-built Wright biplane during a test flight at Juvisy, south of Paris, becoming the first aviator in the world to lose his life in a powered heavier-than-air craft.

1911 – French poet Guillaume Apollinaire is arrested and put in jail on suspicion of stealing the Mona Lisa from the Louvre museum.

1916 – US federal employees win the right to Workers' compensation by Federal Employers Liability Act (39 Stat. 742; 5 U.S.C. 751)

1920 – Two newly purchased Savoia flying boats crash in the Swiss Alps en route to Finland where they were to serve with the Finnish Air Force, killing both crews.

1921 – In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.

1921 – The Legion of Mary, the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, is founded in Dublin, Ireland.

1923 – The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is formed.

1927 – The first fully electronic television system is achieved by Philo Farnsworth.

1929 – Steamer Kuru capsizes and sinks on Lake Näsijärvi near Tampere in Finland. One hundred thirty-six lives are lost.

1932 – The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.

1936 – The last thylacine, a carnivorous marsupial named Benjamin, dies alone in its cage at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.

1940 – Romania returns Southern Dobruja to Bulgaria under the Treaty of Craiova.

1940 – World War II: The German Luftwaffe begins the Blitz, bombing London and other British cities for over 50 consecutive nights.

1942 – World War II: Japanese marines are forced to withdraw during the Battle of Milne Bay.

1943 – A fire at the Gulf Hotel in Houston kills 55 people.

1943 – World War II: The German 17th Army begins its evacuation of the Kuban bridgehead (Taman Peninsula) in southern Russia and moves across the Strait of Kerch to the Crimea.

1945 – World War II: Japanese forces on Wake Island, which they had held since December 1941, surrender to U.S. Marines.

1945 – The Berlin Victory Parade of 1945 is held.

1953 – Nikita Khrushchev is elected first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

1963 – The Pro Football Hall of Fame opens in Canton, Ohio with 17 charter members.

1965 – During an Indo-Pakistani War, China announces that it will reinforce its troops on the Indian border.

1965 – Vietnam War: In a follow-up to August's Operation Starlite, United States Marines and South Vietnamese forces initiate Operation Piranha on the Batangan Peninsula.

1970 – Fighting begins between Arab guerrillas and government forces in Jordan.

1970 – Vietnam Television was established.

1977 – The Torrijos–Carter Treaties between Panama and the United States on the status of the Panama Canal are signed. The United States agrees to transfer control of the canal to Panama at the end of the 20th century.

1977 – The 300-metre-tall CKVR-DT transmission tower in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, is hit by a light aircraft in a fog, causing it to collapse. All aboard the aircraft are killed.

1978 – While walking across Waterloo Bridge in London, Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov is assassinated by Bulgarian secret police agent Francesco Gullino by means of a ricin pellet fired from a specially-designed umbrella.

1979 – The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for US$1.5 billion to avoid bankruptcy.

1984 – An explosion on board a Maltese patrol boat disposing of illegal fireworks at sea off Gozo kills seven soldiers and policemen.

1986 – Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.

1986 – Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet survives an assassination attempt by the FPMR; 5 of Pinochet's bodyguards are killed.

1997 – Maiden flight of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.

1999 – The 6.0 M_w  Athens earthquake affected the area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing 143, injuring 800–1,600, and leaving 50,000 homeless.

2005 – Egypt holds its first-ever multi-party presidential election.

2008 – The United States government takes control of the two largest mortgage financing companies in the US, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

2010 – A Chinese fishing trawler collides with two Japanese Coast Guard patrol boats in disputed waters near the Senkaku Islands.

2011 – The Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in Russia kills 43 people, including nearly the entire roster of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Kontinental Hockey League team.

2012 – Canada officially cuts diplomatic ties with Iran by closing its embassy in Tehran and orders the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from Ottawa, over nuclear plans and purported human rights abuses.

2017 – The 8.2 M_w  2017 Chiapas earthquake strikes southern Mexico, killing at least 60 people.

2019 – Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov and 66 others are released in a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.

2021 – Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador.

2021 – The National Unity Government of Myanmar declares a people's defensive war against the military junta during the Myanmar civil war