On October 7, several significant historical events have occurred over the years:
- October 7, 2001 - The War in Afghanistan began. American and British troops launched airstrikes against Al Qaeda and Taliban targets after the Taliban refused to hand over Osama bin Laden, leading to Operation Enduring Freedom as part of the Global War on Terror.
- October 7, 2023 - Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched a large-scale coordinated attack on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. This involved rocket barrages and incursions leading to a large number of casualties, hostages taken, and marked one of the deadliest days in Israeli history. The attack sparked the ongoing Gaza conflict.
- October 7, 1949 - A constitution took effect in the Soviet occupation zone that formed East Germany.
- October 7, 1959 - The Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 sent the first images of the far, or "dark," side of the Moon to Earth.
These are some of the pivotal events that have taken place on October 7 across different years. The 2023 Hamas attack and 2001 Afghanistan war start are notably momentous in recent history.
