This Day in History – October 7

Every day that we live, history is created. Every important incident that takes place today has an impact on the future. Similarly, events that have occurred in the past have significantly contributed to shaping our today. Read about the important events of October 7 with this blog on today in history.

What happened in India on October 7?

1950- Missionaries of Charity founded
On October 7, 1950, the Missionaries of Charity was founded by Mother Teresa.

Important Events that Happened Across the Globe on October 7.

• 1933 – Air France inaugurated
  Air France was inaugurated after a merger of 5 French airlines.
• 1958 – Pakistani coup d’etat
  The Pakistani coup d’etat led to a prolonged period of military rule.
• 1959 – Soviet probe Luna 3 
  The Soviet probe Luna 3 transmitted the first ever photographs of the Moon.
• 1963 – Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
  President Kennedy signed the ratification of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

• 2000 – Israeli Palestinian Conflict
  Hezbollah militants captured 3 Israeli Defense Force soldiers in a cross border raid.

• 2001 – US Invasion of Afghanistan
  The US Invasion of Afghanistan began with an air assault.
• 2002 – STS-112 Launched by Space Shuttle Atlantis
   STS-112 Launched by Space Shuttle Atlantis to continue assembly of the International Space Station.
• 2008 – Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacted the Earth 
  Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacted the Earth over Sudan

Famous Birthdays

1952 – Vladimir Putin
He is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is serving as the current president of Russia.

1959 – Simon Cowell
He is an English television personality, entrepreneur, and record executive.

Hope you are now familiar with the events of historical significance that took place on this day in history, October 7. For more such informative content, stay connected to Leverage Edu! For the latest updates around study blogs, you can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and also subscribe to our newsletter.