1968⚡ Event
Operation Truong Cong Dinh Begins
The United States and South Vietnam began Operation Truong Cong Dinh to sweep the area surrounding the Mekong Delta town of Mỹ Tho to root out Viet Cong forces.
war
What Happened on March 7?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 7 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
entertainmentpoliticssportsmusicwareconomicsspacescience
Historical Events on March 7(5)
1985⚡ Event
"We Are the World" Released
The charity single "We Are the World" by the supergroup USA for Africa was released, and went on to sell more than 20 million copies.
musicentertainmenteconomics
2009⚡ Event
Kepler Space Telescope Launched
The Kepler space telescope, designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars, was launched.
spacescience
2009⚡ Event
Massereene Barracks Shootings
Two off-duty British Army soldiers were shot dead by Real IRA paramilitaries outside Massereene Barracks in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
warpolitics
2021⚡ Event
Bata Explosions
A series of four explosions occurred at a military barracks in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, causing at least 107 deaths.
disaster
Birthdays on March 7(5)
Deaths on March 7(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Lynne Stewart
Lynne Stewart, an American attorney and activist, died on March 7, 2017. She was born in 1939.
lawpolitics
2019🕊️ Death
Dick Beyer
Dick Beyer, an American professional wrestler, died on March 7, 2019. He was born in 1930.
sportsentertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Steve Lawrence
Steve Lawrence, an American actor and singer, died on March 7, 2024. He was born in 1935.
entertainmentmusic
2025🕊️ Death
D'Wayne Wiggins
D'Wayne Wiggins, an American musical artist, died on March 7, 2025. He was born in 1961.
music
March 7 in History
March 7 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on March 7
Examples currently recorded for March 7 include Operation Truong Cong Dinh Begins (1968), "We Are the World" Released (1985), Kepler Space Telescope Launched (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on March 7
People recorded as born on March 7 include Taher Mohamed, Amanda Gorman, Rasmus Sandin. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 7
Remembered figures who died on March 7 include Lynne Stewart, Dick Beyer, Steve Lawrence. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 7?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 7: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 7?
- One event currently recorded for March 7 is: Operation Truong Cong Dinh Begins.
- Who was born on March 7?
- People recorded as born on March 7 include Taher Mohamed, Amanda Gorman, Rasmus Sandin.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 7?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 7.
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