June 7 in History
June 7 is the birthday of Ōnosato Daiki (2000) and the anniversary of the death of Uriah Rennie (2025). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for June 7, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia was born in 1003, while Vigilius, first pope of the Byzantine Papacy died in 555.
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Famous people born on June 7
Famous people who died on June 7
2023
The Iron Sheik (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Iranian-American professional wrestler and actor (1942–2023)
2013
Richard Ramirez (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American serial killer and sex offender (1960–2013)
2001
Víctor Paz Estenssoro (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
President of Bolivia variously in the 20th century
1992
Bill France Sr. (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American racecar driver and NASCAR founder (1909–1992)
1980
Elizabeth Craig (writer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Scottish writer and home economist (1883–1980)
1980
Philip Guston (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian-American painter and printmaker (1913–1980)
What happened on June 7
- 2017
A Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8 crashes into the Andaman Sea near Dawei, Myanmar, killing all 122 aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
The United Nations defines the Blue Line as the border between Israel and Lebanon.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Mount Pinatubo erupts, generating an ash column 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) high.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
Surinam Airways Flight 764 crashes on approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport in Suriname because of pilot error, killing 176 of 187 aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1982
Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public; the bathroom where Elvis Presley died five years earlier is kept off-limits.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
The Israeli Air Force destroys Iraq's Osiraq nuclear reactor during Operation Opera.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
Five hundred million people watch the high day of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II begin on television.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1975
Sony launches Betamax, the first videocassette recorder format.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1971
The United States Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Paul Cohen for disturbing the peace, setting the precedent that vulgar writing is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1971
The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service raids the home of Ken Ballew for illegal possession of hand grenades.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1971
Allegheny Airlines Flight 485 crashes on approach to Tweed New Haven Airport in New Haven, Connecticut, killing 28 of 31 aboard.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1967
Six-Day War: Israeli soldiers enter Jerusalem.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1965
The Supreme Court of the United States hands down its decision in Griswold v. Connecticut, prohibiting the states from criminalizing the use of contraception by married couples.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1962
The Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS) sets fire to the University of Algiers library building, destroying about 500,000 books.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1955
Lux Radio Theatre signs off the air permanently. The show launched in New York in 1934, and featured radio adaptations of Broadway shows and popular films.
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Editor's picks
Born on June 7
- 1003 — Emperor Jingzong of Western Xia (died 1048)
- 1402 — Ichijō Kaneyoshi, Japanese noble (died 1481)
- 1422 — Federico da Montefeltro, Italian condottiero (died 1482)
Died on June 7
- 555 — Vigilius, first pope of the Byzantine Papacy (born 500)
- 862 — Al-Muntasir, Abbasid caliph (born 837)
- 929 — Ælfthryth, Countess of Flanders (born 877)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for June 7
Quick answers
Who was born on June 7? Ōnosato Daiki (2000), David Montgomery (American football) (1997), Christian McCaffrey (1996).
Who died on June 7? Uriah Rennie (2025), William Anders (2024), The Iron Sheik (2023).
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