September 7

September 7: This Day in History

• 1776— The American submersible Turtle made the first submarine attack in history, attempting to sink a British warship in New York Harbor.
• 1822— Brazil declared independence from Portugal, with Prince Pedro I becoming the first Emperor of Brazil.
• 1940— Nazi Germany began the Blitz, a sustained bombing campaign against London and other British cities that lasted for 57 consecutive nights.
• 1963— The Pro Football Hall of Fame was dedicated in Canton, Ohio, inducting its first 17 members.
• 1979— ESPN, the first cable sports network in the United States, launched with the broadcast of a slow-pitch softball game.

Famous Birthdays on September 7

• Buddy Holly (1936) — pioneering rock and roll musician
• Queen Elizabeth I (1533) — queen of England from 1558 to 1603
• Evan Rachel Wood (1987) — actress known for Westworld
• Corbin Bleu (1989) — actor and dancer
• Devon Sawa (1978) — Canadian actor

What Happens on September 7?

Did You Know? September 7 Fun Facts

• ESPN launched on September 7, 1979, with a budget of $14 million; today it is valued at tens of billions of dollars.
• The Turtle submarine attack in 1776 failed, but it established the concept of underwater warfare that would later revolutionize naval combat.

Count Down to Events on September 7

• How many days until Canada Labour Day?
• How many days until Labor Day?
• How many days until New York Fashion Week (Fall)?
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