A Brief History
This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on September 7th. For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event.
Digging Deeper
On September 7th, 1533, in what had to ironically have been one of the most disappointing births in history, the future Queen Elizabeth I of England made her grand entrance onto the world and political stage.
On September 7, 1776, American patriot Ezra Lee made the first attack by a submarine against a surface warship in history against the HMS Eagle in New York Harbor.
On September 7, 1776, American revolutionary Ezra Lee attempted to use a submarine called the Turtle in combat.
On September 7, 1812, The Battle of Borodino was fought as part of the Napoleonic Wars during the French invasion of Russia.
On September 7, 1909, French pilot Eugène Lefebvre flew a newly French built Wright biplane into history when he crashed and died, becoming the first person ever to die in an airplane crash.
On September 7, 1936, Benjamin died.
On September 7, 1942, the Consolidated B-32 Dominator strategic bomber made its first flight.
On September 7, 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened to the public in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of American professional football.
On September 7, 1997, the latest and greatest of America’s jet fighter air superiority fighter planes first took to the sky.
On September 7, 2023, Dr. Zar brought to your attention a fundraiser on behalf of one of his friends and colleagues, historian Daniel N. Gullotta of Ashland University.
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Andrews, John and Matt Baker. Timeline of World History. Thunder Bay Press, 2020.
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