On October 7 in history, several significant events occurred:
- In 2001, the War in Afghanistan began with American and British troops launching air strikes against Al Qaeda and Taliban targets after the Taliban refused to hand over Osama bin Laden following the September 11 attacks. This was the start of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terror.
- In 1996, Fox News broadcasted for the first time, becoming a major 24-hour news network in the United States.
- In 1959, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 sent the first images of the far side of the Moon, helping astronomers create maps of the moon's dark side.
- In 1944, prisoners working in the Auschwitz-Birkenau crematorium staged a short-lived revolt against the Nazis, which was suppressed with over 450 prisoners killed.
- The Dumbarton Oaks Conference concluded in 1944, laying foundations for the United Nations involving the US, China, the Soviet Union, and the UK.
Notably, a major recent event on October 7, 2023, was the Hamas-led large- scale attacks from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel, which initiated a severe ongoing conflict known as the Gaza war, resulting in large casualties and hostage situations.
Prominent births on October 7 include Vladimir Putin (1952) and Desmond Tutu (1931).
This summary captures key historical milestones and notable births for October 7. If more detail is needed on any specific event or aspect, additional information can be provided.
