Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
June 7 Sunday, June 7, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on June 7 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
12
Events
7
Birthdays
8
Holidays
1905
Politics 121 years ago
Norway's parliament dissolves its union with Sweden. The vote was confirmed by a national plebiscite on August 13 of that year.
Norway's parliament votes to dissolve the union with Sweden, a decision later confirmed by national referendum.
History
What happened on June 7
12 verified entries Full timeline
- 421World history
Emperor Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia at Constantinople (Byzantine Empire).
Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia in Constantinople.
- 879Religion
Pope John VIII recognises the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independent state.
Pope John VIII acknowledges the Duchy of Croatia under Duke Branimir as an independent entity.
- 1002European history
Henry II, a cousin of Emperor Otto III, is elected and crowned King of Germany.
Henry II, cousin of the late Emperor Otto III, is elected and crowned King of Germany.
- 1099War
First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins.
Crusader forces begin the siege of Jerusalem, aiming to reclaim the city from Muslim control.
- 1420War
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patria del Friuli.
Venetian troops capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patria del Friuli and bringing the northeastern Italian territory under the Republic's control.
- 1494World history
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas which divides the New World between the two countries.
Spain and Portugal divide the non-Christian world outside Europe with the Treaty of Tordesillas.
- 1654European history
Louis XIV is crowned King of France.
Louis XIV is crowned King of France, beginning a reign that would last more than seven decades.
- 1692Disaster
Port Royal, Jamaica, is hit by a catastrophic earthquake; in just three minutes, 1,600 people are killed and 3,000 are seriously injured.
A catastrophic earthquake devastates Port Royal, killing 1,600 and injuring 3,000 in minutes.
- 1776US history
Richard Henry Lee presents the "Lee Resolution" to the Continental Congress. The motion is seconded by John Adams and will lead to the United States Declaration of Independence.
Richard Henry Lee's resolution calling for American independence is seconded by John Adams, paving the way for the Declaration of Independence.
- 1788World history
French Revolution: Day of the Tiles: Civilians in Grenoble toss roof tiles and various objects down upon royal troops.
Civilians in Grenoble protest against royal troops by throwing roof tiles and other objects from their rooftops.
- 1862US history
The United States and the United Kingdom agree in the Lyons-Seward Treaty to suppress the African slave trade.
The United States and the United Kingdom agree to combat the African slave trade through the Lyons-Seward Treaty.
- 1905Politics
Norway's parliament dissolves its union with Sweden. The vote was confirmed by a national plebiscite on August 13 of that year.
Norway's parliament votes to dissolve the union with Sweden, a decision later confirmed by national referendum.
Born today
Famous birthdays on June 7
7 this date All birthdays
🎂 34
Jordan Clarkson
Filipino-American basketball player
Jordan Clarkson, Filipino-American NBA player who starred at Tulsa and Missouri before joining the league, turns 34 today.
Born
1992
Turns 34
today
Federico da Montefeltro
Italian condottiero
1422 – 1482
Leo Reise
Canadian ice hockey player
1892 – 1975
Virginia Apgar
American anesthesiologist and pediatrician, developed the Apgar test
1909 – 1974
Nikki Giovanni
American poet, writer and activist
1943 – 2024
Allen Iverson
American basketball player
b. 1975 · 51
Fetty Wap
American rapper, singer, and songwriter
b. 1991 · 35
Music
The number one songs on June 7
Across the years Full chart history
🇬🇧 #1 on June 7, 1981
"Stand and Deliver"
by Adam and the Ants
The dandy highwayman spent five weeks at the top — a brash, glam-pop coronation.
#1 for 5 weeks
Also #1 on this day
- 1965"Ticket To Ride"— The Beatles
- 1972"Metal Guru"— T. Rex
- 2003"Make Luv"— Room 5 ft. Oliver Cheatham
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport June 7, 1982
Aston Villa shock Bayern Munich for the European Cup
In Rotterdam, late substitute Peter Withe scores the winner as Villa lift the trophy on their first attempt.
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🔬 Science June 7, 1991
Mount Pinatubo erupts, generating an ash column 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) high.
Mount Pinatubo erupts, producing an ash column that reaches 7 kilometres into the sky.
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Holidays & observances
8 celebrated today
Battle of Arica Day (Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile)
International
The Battle of Arica, also known as Assault and Capture of Cape Arica, was a battle in the War of the Pacific
Flag Day (Peru)
International
A flag day is a flag-related holiday, a day designated for flying a certain flag or a day set aside to celebrate a historical event such as a nation's adoption of its flag
Journalist Day (Argentina)
International
The Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres (sic) was a newspaper originating in Buenos Aires, United Provinces of the Río de la Plata, in 1810
Anniversary of the Memorandum of the Slovak Nation (Slovakia)
International
Remembrance Days in Slovakia are working days
Birthday of Prince Joachim (Denmark)
International
Public holidays in Denmark are the holidays recognised in law in Denmark
Sette Giugno (Malta)
International
Sette Giugno is a Maltese national holiday celebrated annually on 7 June