October 7 has significant historical events, but notably in recent history:
- On October 7, 2023, a major coordinated attack was carried out by Hamas militants who breached the Gaza–Israel barrier, launched a barrage of rockets, and invaded southern Israel. This attack resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, including many civilians and security personnel, with hundreds taken hostage. The attack was the deadliest in Israel's history and sparked an ongoing war. This day is labeled the bloodiest in Israel's history and has been described as the deadliest for Jews since the Holocaust.
- On October 7, 2020, several notable events occurred including the rapid strengthening of Hurricane Delta making landfall in Mexico, major political developments in the U.S. such as President Trump initially calling off coronavirus relief talks and then backtracking, and the passing of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen.
These stand out as major newsworthy incidents on October 7 in the years 2020 and 2023 specifically.
