On this day in history
July 7
American
1865Four Lincoln conspirators, including Mary Surratt, are hanged at the Washington Arsenal.
Four Lincoln conspirators, including Mary Surratt, are hanged at the Washington Arsenal.
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1898The United States annexes Hawaii.
The United States annexes Hawaii.
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1981Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor as the first woman on the Supreme Court.
Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor as the first woman on the Supreme Court.
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World
1937Japan attacks China at the Marco Polo Bridge, beginning the Second Sino Japanese War.
Japan attacks China at the Marco Polo Bridge, beginning the Second Sino Japanese War.
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2005Islamist bombers kill 52 people on London's transit system in the 7/7 attacks.
Islamist bombers kill 52 people on London's transit system in the 7/7 attacks.
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1456The Church posthumously clears Joan of Arc of heresy, 25 years after burning her.
The Church posthumously clears Joan of Arc of heresy, 25 years after burning her.
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