Events on 7 June 48
See all →Year 421
Emperor Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia. The wedding was celebrated at Constantinople (Byzantine Empire).
Year 879
Pope John VIII recognizes the Duchy of Croatia under duke Branimir as an independent state.
Year 1420
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patria del Friuli.
Year 1494
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas which divides the New World between the two countries.
Year 1628
The Petition of Right, a major English constitutional document, is granted the Royal Assent by Charles I and becomes law.
Year 1692
Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured.
Year 1776
Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress. The motion is seconded by John Adams and will lead to the United States Declaration of Independence.
Year 1788
French Revolution: Day of the Tiles: Civilians in Grenoble toss roof tiles and various objects down upon royal troops.
Public Holidays Around The World On This Day 3
Birthdays on 7 June 147
See all →
Deaths on 7 June 85
See all →
