What Happened on Sep 7

Battle Of Arsuf

The Battle of Arsuf was a battle of the Third Crusade in which Richard I of England defeated Saladin at Arsuf. After capturing Acre in 1191,... Read more

Reign of Hongxi Emperor: The Fourth Emperor of the Ming Dynasty

The Hongxi Emperor (洪熙 [xʊ̌ŋɕí]; August 16, 1378–May 29, 1425) was an fourth emperor of the Ming dynasty in China. He succeeded his father, Yongle,... Read more

Anne Boleyn gives birth to baby girl who later becomes Queen Elizabeth I

After her coronation, Anne settled into a quiet routine at the King's favorite residence, Greenwich Palace, to prepare for the birth of her baby.... Read more

Siege of Boonesborough

Gunfire was exchanged over the next several days. After the initial flurry of shooting, Boone—who reemerged as the natural leader even though as a... Read more

Battle of Cumberland Gap

The old Wilderness Road cutting through the Gap was a natural invasion route. For the Confederacy, it led to the rich Kentucky bluegrass country to... Read more

The James-Younger Gang Attempts To Rob A Bank

On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger gang attempted a raid on the First National Bank of Northfield, Minnesota. After this robbery and a... Read more

Elia Kazan is Born

Elia Kazan (pronounced ē-LĒ-ä ka-ZAHN; September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003) was an American film and theatre director, film and theatrical... Read more

"The Rounders" (film) is Released

For a 1965 film of the same name, see The Rounders (1965 film). For a 1966 television series of the same name, see The Rounders (TV... Read more

Buddy Holly is Born

Charles Hardin Holley was born in Lubbock, Texas to Lawrence Odell and Ella Pauline (Drake) Holley on September 7 Labor Day, 1936. The Holleys were... Read more

"The Baker's Wife" Is Released

The Baker's Wife (La femme du boulanger) is a 1938 French comedy film directed by Marcel Pagnol. It is based on the novella Jean le Bleu by French... Read more

Battle of Wizna

On September 1, 1939, the Polish Defensive War and World War II started. The German 3rd Army was to advance from East Prussia towards Warsaw,... Read more

France Launches Saar Offensive

French patrols cross the frontier into Germany near Saarbrucken, marking the beginning of the Saar offensive. A total of 11 divisions advance along... Read more

London Blitz Begins

The Blitz (from German, "lightning") was the sustained strategic bombing of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (collectively the United Kingdom) by... Read more

Gulf Hotel Fire

Forty-eight men perished when fire swept a small, ancient hotel here today. Forty-four of them never got out of the three-story Gulf Hotel at... Read more

Third Stage of the Battle of Smolensk (1943)

In the week from 7 September to 14 September, Soviet troops were once again reinforced and were preparing for another offensive. The next... Read more

'Across the River and Into the Trees' is Published

Across the River and Into the Woods has a frame story of 50-year-old Colonel Cantwell duckhunting in Trieste. The first chapter is set in the... Read more

Pro Football Hall of Fame Opens

Wooded parkland was donated from the city and a civic fund-raising campaign had, by February 8, 1962, acquired pledges totaling $378,026.... Read more

"Over-Nite Sensation" by Frank Zappa Is Released

Over-Nite Sensation is an album by Frank Zappa, released in 1973. It was recorded in March – June 1973 at these studios: Bolic Sound in Inglewood,... Read more

Paul McCartney Organizes First Annual "Buddy Holly Week"

On what would have been Buddy Holly’s 40th birthday, the singer’s life and music are the subject of a week-long tribute organized by Paul... Read more

Jimmy Carter Signs The Panama Canal Treaty

President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian Chief of Government Omar Torrijos signed the Panama Canal Treaty and Neutrality Treaty on September 7, 1977.... Read more

Keith Moon Dies at Age 32

Moon was Paul McCartney's guest at a film preview of The Buddy Holly Story on the evening of 6 September 1978. After dining with Paul and Linda... Read more

Woodstock Reunion 1979

Woodstock Reunion 1979 was a rock concert held in NY in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the original 1969 Woodstock festival. Read more

"And The Ship Sails On" Is Released

And the Ship Sails On (Italian: E la nave va) is a 1983 Italian film by Federico Fellini. It depicts the events on board a luxury liner filled with... Read more

Mercyful Fate release Don't Break the Oath

Don't Break the Oath is Mercyful Fate's second full-length album. It was released in 1984. The style Mercyful Fate employed on Don't Break The... Read more

Queensrÿche release The Warning

The Warning is the first full-length album by Queensrÿche, released on 7 September 1984. The original tracklisting for the album was changed by... Read more