1776⚡ Event
United States Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, announcing the separation of thirteen American colonies from British rule.
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This Week in History: Week 27
July 1 – July 7
Over 110 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (July 1 – July 7)(20)
1826⚡ Event
50th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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1976⚡ Event
Operation Entebbe
Israeli forces raided Entebbe International Airport in Uganda to free hostages from Air France Flight 139, taken by hijackers.
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1979⚡ Event
Sony Introduces the Walkman
Sony introduced the Walkman, a portable audio player that changed listening habits by offering users the ability to play one's own choice of music.
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1979⚡ Event
Carter Authorizes Covert Aid to Mujahideen
US president Jimmy Carter signed a presidential finding authorizing covert operations to aid the mujahideen against the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.
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1982⚡ Event
Iranian Diplomats Kidnapped in Lebanon
Four Iranian diplomats were kidnapped in northern Lebanon by Lebanese Phalange forces. Their fates remain unknown.
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1983⚡ Event
North Korean Jet Crash
A North Korean Ilyushin Il-62M jet crashed into the Fouta Djallon mountains in Guinea, killing all 23 people on board.
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1988⚡ Event
Iran Air Flight 655 Shot Down
The US Navy warship Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, resulting in the deaths of all 290 people on board.
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1988⚡ Event
Kylie Minogue's Debut Album Released
Kylie Minogue's debut album, 'Kylie', was released. It topped the charts in the UK and New Zealand.
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1998⚡ Event
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets published
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling, the second novel of the Harry Potter series, was published.
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1999⚡ Event
Scottish Devolution
Legislative powers in Scotland were first devolved from the Scottish Office in London to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
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2002⚡ Event
Überlingen Mid-air Collision
Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 and DHL Flight 611 collided in mid-air over Überlingen, Germany, killing all 71 people aboard both aircraft.
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2005⚡ Event
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Spain
Same-sex marriage became legal in Spain after a law passed by the Cortes Generales came into effect.
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2008⚡ Event
Ulaanbaatar Riots
Rioting erupted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, over allegations of fraud surrounding the recent legislative election.
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2008⚡ Event
Jerusalem vehicular attack
An Arab man rammed a loader into traffic in Jerusalem, killing three people and injuring 40 others.
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2013⚡ Event
IAU names Pluto moons
The International Astronomical Union announced that the fourth and fifth moons of Pluto to be discovered would be named Kerberos and Styx, respectively.
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2013⚡ Event
Aceh earthquake
A Mw 6.1 strike-slip earthquake in the Indonesian province of Aceh killed at least 35 people and injured 276 others.
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2013⚡ Event
Egyptian Coup d'État
General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi led a coup d'état in Cairo, deposing President Mohamed Morsi and suspending the Egyptian Constitution.
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2017⚡ Event
Boundary Fire Ends
The Boundary Fire in Arizona, which burned 17,788 acres of national forests, was finally extinguished after 32 days.
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2020⚡ Event
Hpakant jade mine disaster
A landslide at a jade mine in Hpakant killed 175–200 miners, the deadliest mining accident in Burmese history.
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Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2019🕊️ Death
Lee Iacocca
Lee Iacocca, a prominent American automotive executive, died.
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2020🕊️ Death
Ángela Jeria
Ángela Jeria, a Chilean archaeologist and human rights activist, died.
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2020🕊️ Death
Byron Bernstein
Byron Bernstein, an American Twitch streamer, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Jimmy Swaggart
Jimmy Swaggart, American pastor and television host, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
David Mabuza
David Mabuza was a South African politician and the 8th Deputy President of South Africa.
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