November 7

    What happened on November 7 in history

    6 events fall on November 7, from 1665 to 1940. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 7

    1. 1665

      The London Gazette begins

      The oldest surviving English newspaper is first printed at Oxford.

      Read about Great Fire of London at Pudding LanePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1837

      Elijah Lovejoy is killed

      The abolitionist printer is shot defending his press in Illinois.

      Read about Battle of the AlamoPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1867

      Marie Curie is born

      The future double Nobel laureate is born in Warsaw.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1917

      The October Revolution

      Bolsheviks seize power in Petrograd, on 25 October by the old calendar.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1940

      The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses

      Wind-induced oscillation destroys the bridge on film.

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    6. 1940

      Galloping Gertie falls

      The Tacoma Narrows Bridge twists apart in a moderate wind.

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