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September 7

A look at September 7 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Buddy Holly and Elizabeth I, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2011

    Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash

    The Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in Russia kills 43 people, including nearly the entire roster of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Kontinental Hockey League team.

    2011 aviation accident in
  2. 1986

    Desmond Tutu

    Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.

    South African bishop and
  3. 1986

    Chile

    Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet survives an assassination attempt by the FPMR; five of Pinochet's bodyguards are killed.

    Country in South America
  4. 1984

    C23 tragedy

    An explosion on board a Maltese patrol boat disposing of illegal fireworks at sea off Gozo kills seven soldiers and policemen.

    1984 explosion in Gozo,
  5. 1940

    World War II

    World War II: The German Luftwaffe begins the Blitz, bombing London and other British cities for over 50 consecutive nights.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  6. 1936

    Thylacine

    The last thylacine, a carnivorous marsupial, dies alone in its cage at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.

    Extinct carnivorous marsupial from
  7. 1923

    Interpol

    The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is formed.

    International police organization
  8. 1822

    Pedro I of Brazil

    Dom Pedro I declares Brazil independent from Portugal on the shores of the Ipiranga Brook in São Paulo.

    Emperor of Brazil (1822–31)
  9. 1191

    Third Crusade

    Third Crusade: Battle of Arsuf: Richard I of England defeats Saladin at Arsuf.

    1189–1192 attempted re-conquest of
  10. 1159

    Pope Alexander III

    Cardinal Rolando Bandinelli is elected Pope Alexander III, prompting the election of Cardinal Octaviano Monticelli as Antipope Victor IV the same day.

    Head of the Catholic
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Famous birthday twins

Born on September 7

Buddy Holly

b. 1936

American singer-songwriter and guitarist

Elizabeth I

b. 1533

of England

Baudouin of Belgium

b. 1930

King of the Belgians from 1951 to 1993

Walter White (Breaking Bad)

b. 1958

American fictional protagonist of television series Breaking Bad

Patrick Jenkin

b. 1926

Baron Jenkin of Roding, English lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for the Environment

Todor Zhivkov

b. 1911

Bulgarian police officer and politician, Head of State of Bulgaria

Eazy-E

b. 1964

American rapper and producer

Dario Argento

b. 1940

Italian director, producer, and screenwriter

Deaths

  • 2010Walter White (Breaking Bad), American fictional protagonist of television series Breaking Bad
  • 2002Uziel Gal, German-Israeli colonel and gun designer, designed the Uzi
  • 1991Edwin McMillan, American physicist and chemist, Nobel Prize laureate
  • 1960Wilhelm Pieck, German carpenter and politician, President of East Germany
  • 1833Hannah More, English poet, playwright, and philanthropist
  • 859Emperor Xuanzong of Tang (9th century), Chinese emperor

Holidays & observances

  • —Air Force Day (Pakistan)
  • —Christian feast day: Anastasius the Fuller
  • —Christian feast day: Clodoald
  • —Christian feast day: Gratus of Aosta
  • —Christian feast day: Stephen Pongracz
  • —Christian feast day: Marko Krizin
  • —Christian feast day: Regina
  • —Christian feast day: September 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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