August 7 is the 219th day of the year (220th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 146 days remain until the end of the year.

Historical events for the 7th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 7.

Discover what happened on August 7 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On This Day In History - August 7: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

2024年6月30日 · Here, we explore twenty remarkable events that occurred on August 7, spanning centuries and continents, showcasing the rich tapestry of human history. On August 7, 936, Otto I, also known as Otto the Great, was crowned as the King of Germany at Charlemagne’s former palace chapel in Aachen.

2012年8月7日 · Washington honors common soldiers, the Sony Radio, Operation Desert Shield, the spy Mata Hari and other major events, birthdays and deaths from August 7.

1998年8月7日 · Celebrated in the United States, commemorating August 7, 1782 when General George Washington created the National Badge of Merit, which later became known as the Purple Heart. Two U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, Africa are bombed by Osama bin Laden 's al-Qaeda terrorist organization.

We have 14 holidays listed for August 7. Today, Colombians celebrate the decisive battle that freed them from the clutches of the Spanish. Join Ivorians across the globe as they wish Côte d'Ivoire bonne fête de l'indépendance. We leave the car keys and grab a helmet instead for today's commute!

Did you know that August 7 is Professional Speakers Day? Here you'll learn facts about Aug 7, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

1789 - The U.S. War Department was established by the U.S. Congress. 1782 - George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart. 1888 - Theophilus Van Kannel received a patent for the revolving door. 1914 - Germany invaded France. 1928 - The U.S. Treasure Department issued a new bill that was one third smaller than the previous U.S. bills.