What day is February 7? Historical events that took place on February 7
This Day in History: February 7th. The most notable events that took place on February 7th range from historical, political to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on February 7
February 7, 1418:The Lam Son uprising was officially launched with the aim of overthrowing the Ming Dynasty's rule in Giao Chi and re-establishing Dai Viet, on January 2, Mau Tuat year.
February 7, 1963:Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard and Dien Bien Provincial Border Guard were established.
February 7, 1965:The US imperialists officially launched a war of destruction in North Vietnam. On February 7 and 8, the US conducted a raid called “Fire Spear I”, using 169 bombers to bombard Dong Hoi town, Con Co island, and Vinh Linh area. Air defense units, navy and people’s armed forces fought back fiercely and punished these provocative and invasive actions of the US imperialists. During these two days, 13 enemy aircraft were shot down.
February 7, 1968:The female militia artillery team of Ngu Thuy commune, Le Thuy district (Quang Binh province) is the first female militia artillery unit to shoot down an American warship.
International events taking place on February 7
February 7, 1812:English novelist Charles Dickens was born. His first work was published when he was 22 years old. "David Copperfield" and "The Adventures of Young Picknick" are his typical works. Charles Dickens is considered a typical representative of English critical realism in the mid-19th century.
February 7, 1914:The film Kid Auto Races at Venice is released, and comedian Charlie Chaplin's character "Charlot" makes his first appearance.
February 7, 1940:Walt Disney's animated film Pinocchio premiered.
February 7, 1962:The United States bans all import and export activities with Cuba.
February 7, 1964:The Beatles set foot in America for the first time. Their appearance two days later on The Ed Sullivan Show kicked off the "British Invasion".
February 7, 1974:Grenada - an island nation in the Caribbean - gained full independence from Britain.
February 7, 1989:International Conference on the Prohibition of Biological Weapons opens in Paris (France).
February 7, 1998:The XVIII Winter Olympics opened in Nagano, Japan.
February 7, 1999:NASA launches the Stardust spacecraft from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
