September 7 in History
September 7 is the birthday of Ian Chen (actor) (2006) and the anniversary of the death of Dan Morgenstern (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 7, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Suzaku, emperor of Japan was born in 923, while Sima Yi, Chinese general and politician died in 251.
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Famous people born on September 7
Famous people who died on September 7
2014
Yoshiko Yamaguchi (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Japanese singer, actress, and politician (1920–2014)
2011
Jan Marek (ice hockey, born 1979) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Czech ice hockey player (1979–2011)
2001
Spede Pasanen (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Finnish film director and producer, comedian, and inventor (1930–2001)
1997
Mobutu Sese Seko (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
President of DR Congo and Zaire from 1965 to 1997
What happened on September 7
- 2021
Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2021
The National Unity Government of Myanmar declares a people's defensive war against the military junta during the Myanmar civil war.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov and 66 others are released in a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
The 8.2 Mw 2017 Chiapas earthquake strikes southern Mexico, killing at least 60 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
Canada officially cuts diplomatic ties with Iran by closing its embassy in Tehran and orders the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from Ottawa, over nuclear plans and purported human rights abuses.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
The Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in Russia kills 43 people, including nearly the entire roster of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Kontinental Hockey League team.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
A Chinese fishing trawler collides with two Japanese Coast Guard patrol boats in disputed waters near the Senkaku Islands.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
The United States government takes control of the two largest mortgage financing companies in the US, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
Egypt holds its first-ever multi-party presidential election.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
The 6.0 Mw Athens earthquake affects the area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing 143, injuring 800–1,600, and leaving 50,000 homeless.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Maiden flight of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on STS-69, the second flight of the Wake Shield Facility.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1986
Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet survives an assassination attempt by the FPMR; five of Pinochet's bodyguards are killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1984
An explosion on board a Maltese patrol boat disposing of illegal fireworks at sea off Gozo kills seven soldiers and policemen.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 7
- 923 — Suzaku, emperor of Japan (died 952)
- 1395 — Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (died 1427)
- 1438 — Louis II, Landgrave of Lower Hesse (died 1471)
Died on September 7
- 251 — Sima Yi, Chinese general and politician (born 179)
- 355 — Claudius Silvanus, Roman general
- 859 — Emperor Xuānzong of Tang, Chinese emperor (born 810)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 7
Quick answers
Who was born on September 7? Ian Chen (actor) (2006), Tsugumi Aritomo (2004), Gracie Abrams (1999).
Who died on September 7? Dan Morgenstern (2024), Mac Miller (2018), Kwon Ri-se (2014).
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