On May 7, history records 46 notable events, 191 famous births and 81 deaths, spanning the years 351 to 1794.
Events on this day include: The Jewish revolt against Constantius Gallus breaks out. After his arrival at Antioch, the Jews begin a rebellion in Palestine. (351); In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses. Justinian I immediately orders that the dome be rebuilt. (558).
Notable people born on May 7 include Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg (1328), John III of the Palatinate (1488), Louis, Prince of Condé (1530-1569) (1530).
Notable figures who died on this day include John of Beverley (721), Ibn Hisham (833), Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor (973).
Events on 7 May 46
See all →The Jewish revolt against Constantius Gallus breaks out. After his arrival at Antioch, the Jews begin a rebellion in Palestine.
In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses. Justinian I immediately orders that the dome be rebuilt.
In France, the Second Council of Lyon opens to regulate the election of the Pope.
Stockholm's royal castle (dating back to medieval times) is destroyed by fire. It is replaced in the 18th century by the current Royal Palace.
The city of New Orleans is founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
Pontiac's War begins with Pontiac's attempt to seize Fort Detroit from the British.
French Revolution: Robespierre introduces the Cult of the Supreme Being in the National Convention as the new state religion of the French First Republic.
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Birthdays on 7 May 191
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Deaths on 7 May 81
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