1941⚡ Event
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Imperial Japanese Navy launches a surprise military strike on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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What Happened on December 7?
Discover 19 historical moments on December 7 — 7 events, 6 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 7(7)
1972⚡ Event
Apollo 17 launches
Apollo 17 launches from Kennedy Space Center, becoming the last crewed mission to the Moon in the 20th century.
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1988⚡ Event
Earthquake strikes Spitak, Armenia
A 6.8 Ms earthquake struck the Spitak region of Armenia, killing at least 25,000 people. The devastating event occurred on December 7, 1988.
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1995⚡ Event
Galileo spacecraft arrives at Jupiter
The Galileo spacecraft arrived at Jupiter, a little more than six years after it was launched. It was launched by Space Shuttle Atlantis during Mission STS-34.
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2011⚡ Event
US transfers last base in Al Anbar to Iraq
The United States transferred its last base in the Al Anbar Governorate to the Iraqi government. This action marked the end of the Anbar campaign.
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2014⚡ Event
Chlorine gas attack at Midwest FurFest
The annual furry convention Midwest FurFest was targeted in an unsolved chlorine gas attack. The incident occurred on December 7, 2014.
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2015⚡ Event
Akatsuki enters orbit around Venus
The JAXA space probe Akatsuki entered into orbit around Venus to study the planet's atmosphere. This occurred five years after its first attempt failed.
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Famous Birthdays on December 7(6)
1928🎂 Birth
Noam Chomsky born
American linguist and intellectual Noam Chomsky is born in Philadelphia. He revolutionizes the field of linguistics.
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1999🎂 Birth
Pavol Regenda
Pavol Regenda, a Slovak ice hockey player, was born on December 7, 1999.
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2001🎂 Birth
Jalen McMillan
Jalen McMillan, an American football player, was born on December 7, 2001.
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Notable Deaths on December 7(6)
1941🕊️ Death
Pearl Harbor casualties
Over 2,400 Americans are killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, propelling the US into World War II.
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2020🕊️ Death
Dick Allen
Dick Allen, an American baseball player and tenor, died. He was born in 1942.
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2023🕊️ Death
Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah, a British writer and dub poet, died. He was born in 1958.
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2023🕊️ Death
Refaat Alareer
Refaat Alareer, a Palestinian professor and writer, died. He was born in 1979.
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2023🕊️ Death
Emiko Miyamoto
Emiko Miyamoto, a Japanese volleyball player, died. She was born in 1937.
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2024🕊️ Death
Doudou Adoula
Doudou Adoula, a Congolese atalaku and composer, died. He was born in 1965.
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December 7 in History
December 7 is home to 19 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 7 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1941 to the present day.
Major Events on December 7
Among the most notable events on December 7: Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), Apollo 17 launches (1972), Earthquake strikes Spitak, Armenia (1988). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 7
Notable figures born on December 7 include Noam Chomsky, Boo Buie, Pavol Regenda. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 7
Remembered figures who died on December 7 include Pearl Harbor casualties, Dick Allen, Benjamin Zephaniah. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 7?
- December 7 is home to 19 recorded historical entries, including 7 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on December 7?
- One of the most notable events on December 7 is: Attack on Pearl Harbor.
- Who was born on December 7?
- Famous figures born on December 7 include Noam Chomsky, Boo Buie, Pavol Regenda.
- How many historical events happened on December 7?
- Our collection records 7 historical events on December 7, spanning centuries of world history.
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