This Day in History October 7: Notable Historical Events on October 7
This day in history October 7th. The most notable events that took place on October 7th range from political historical events to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on October 7
October 7, 1877:The French started construction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) and inaugurated it on Easter 1880. Notre Dame Cathedral was designed by architect Pavrard based on the model of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (France).
From October 7 to December 22, 1947:The French mobilized more than 20,000 elite troops, supported by planes and warships, to launch a major attack on Viet Bac to destroy our resistance headquarters and main force, ending the "lightning" war of aggression but failed.
October 7, 1975:The Minister of Electricity and Coal signed the establishment decision No. 1867 QD/TCCB-3 to establish the Central Power Company (abbreviated name is EVNCPC) as a member enterprise of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), operating in multiple industries, of which the main industry is electricity production and trading in 13 provinces and cities in the Central Highlands - Central region.
October 7, 1998:Opening of the 5th Military Trade Union Congress with the participation of 300 delegates representing more than 100,000 union members.
October 7, 2004:Inauguration of the project to preserve and restore the relics of the Central Office for Southern Vietnam and the headquarters of the Central Office during the 1961-1962 period at Ma Da, War Zone D (in Phu Ly commune, Vinh Cuu district, Dong Nai province).
International events taking place on October 7
October 7, 1571:The Western Christian coalition destroyed the Ottoman Empire's fleet in the Gulf of Corinth at the Battle of Lepanto.
October 7, 1919:The Dutch national airline KLM was founded, the oldest airline still operating under its original name.
October 7, 1933:Five French airlines merged to form Air France.
October 7, 1949:The German Democratic Republic was established with the adoption of a constitution.
October 7, 1952:Birthday of Russian President Vladimir V. Putin - who has made many great marks in the economy, military and society. In 2007, Time magazine voted Putin as Person of the Year. In addition, in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, he always topped the list of the most powerful people according to Forbes magazine.
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