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Historical events & facts — July 7
What happened on July 7?
On July 7, 1937, an incident at the Marco Polo Bridge (Lugou Bridge) near Beijing between Japanese and Chinese troops triggered the Second Sino-Japanese War, which would become the largest Asian conflict of the twentieth century. The war, in which between 8 and 20 million Chinese died, was later absorbed into World War II when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.
On October 26, 1958, Pan American World Airways inaugurated the first regular transatlantic commercial service with the Boeing 707 — the first commercial jet airliner in history — between New York and Paris. The 707 reduced transatlantic flight time to under eight hours and democratised air travel, launching the era of modern mass commercial aviation.
On July 9, 1877, the first Wimbledon tournament was held in the grounds of the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in London, with 22 participants and 200 spectators. The winner was Briton Spencer Gore. What began as a local event would become the world's most prestigious tennis tournament, now attended by more than 500,000 spectators annually.
Notable birthdays — July 7
Famous people born on July 7
Fernande Sadler
Fernande Sadler was a French painter and engraver. She established the art collection at Grez-sur-Loing and became the mayor of that town in 1945.
Eiji Tsuburaya
Eiji Tsuburaya was a Japanese special effects director, filmmaker, and cinematographer. A co-creator of the Godzilla and Ultraman franchises, he is considered one of the most important and influential figures in the history of cinema.
Jing Shuping
Jing Shuping was a Chinese businessman who founded Minsheng Bank, the first privately owned bank to open in the People's Republic of China, in 1996.
Eduardo Falú
Eduardo Falú was an Argentine folk music guitarist and composer.
Charlie Louvin
Charles Elzer Loudermilk, known professionally as Charlie Louvin, was an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known as one of the Louvin Brothers, and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1955.
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