January 7
What happened on January 7 in history
4 events fall on January 7, from 1610 to 1959. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
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Events on January 7
1610
Galileo sees the moons of Jupiter
Four points of light beside the planet break the idea that everything orbits Earth.
1785
The English Channel is crossed by balloon
Blanchard and Jeffries drift from Dover to a forest near Calais, throwing cargo overboard.
1927
Transatlantic telephone service opens
New York and London are connected by radio-telephone at $75 for five minutes.
1959
The United States recognises Castro's government
Washington extends recognition a week after Batista's flight.