Page 8: Historical Events In July - 07

1981  Keefe Brasselle, actor (Be Our Guest), dies at 58.   

1982  David Moorcroft of UK sets record for 5000 m, 13 00.41.   

1982  Fred Stuthman actor (Henry Adler-Hello Larry), dies at 63   

1982  Steve Scott of US runs the mile in a record 3 47.69.   

1982  Bep [Elisa H] Bakhuis, soccer star/writer, dies at 76   

1982  David Moorcroft of UK sets record for 5000 m, 13:00.41   

1982  Steve Scott of US runs the mile in a record 3:47.69   

1983  11 year old Samantha Smith of Manchester, Maine, leaves for USSR after being invited for a visit.   

1983  George Cukor, director (My Fair Lady), dies on 84th birthday.   

1984  5 die in a train crash in Williston Vt   

1984  Flora Robson actress, dies in her sleep at 82   

1984  Flora Robson, actress (Great Day, Frieda), dies in her sleep at 82.   

1985  Boris Becker at 17 beats Kevin Curren for Wimbeldon title   

1985  Patti McCarty actress, dies at 64   

1985  Robert Mugabe is recorded as becoming the inaugural President of the newly named Zimbabwe.   

1985  Patti McCarty, actress (Gangster of the Frontier), dies at 64.   

1986  IBM-PC DOS Version 3.2 (updated) released   

1986  Supreme Court struck down Gramm-Rudman deficit-reduction law.   

1986  Two Australians are hanged in Malaysia for drug trafficking, the inaugural Westerners executed under Malaysia's strict drug laws   

1987  Kiwanis Clubs end men-only tradition, vote to admit women.   

1987  Lt Col Oliver North began public testimony at Iran-Contra hearing   

1988  Soviet Union launches Phobos 1 to probe Martian moon (unsuccessful)   

1988  Jimmy Edwards, actor (Plank, Bottoms Up, Late Mr H), dies at 68.   

1990  Bill Cullen game show host (Price is Right), dies at 70 of cancer.   

1990  In this year, Greg Lemond claims his 3rd Tour de France (90 43 20 avg 23.3 mph)   

1990  Martina Navratilova beats Zina Garrison for rec 9th Wimbeldon title.   

1990  Bill Cullen, game show host (Price is Right), dies at 70 of cancer.   

1990  In this year, Greg Lemond claims his 3rd Tour de France (90:43:20 avg 23.3 mph).   

1991  Michael Stich beats Boris Becker for Wimbeldon championship.   

1992  Ruurd Faber, mayor of Aalten (1971-75), dies at 79   

1995  Queensland school bans performance by PNG dance group because of bare breasts.   

1996  Indonesia cancels appointment of General Mantiri as ambassador to Australia and leaves post temporarily vacant   

2005  In this year, Al-Qaeda admits to the killing of Egypt's Ambassador, Ihab al-Sherif.2007 Venus Williams claims the Women's Singles, at Wimbledon for a fourth time   

2005  Four explosions rock the transport network in London, three on the London Underground and one on a bus. 56 people died and over 70 were injured. See 7 July 205 London bombings   

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1053  Emperor shirakawa of japan: Emperor shirakawa of japan (d. 1129)   

1119  Emperor sutoku of japan: Emperor sutoku of japan (d. 1164)   

1528  Anna of austria: Duchess of bavaria, daughter of ferdinand i   

1586  Thomas howard: 21st earl of arundel, english statesman   

1656  Guru har krishan: 8th guru of sikhism   

1690  Johann tobias krebs: Composer   

1710  Arvid niclas hopken: Composer   

1746  Ludwig wenzel lachnith: Composer   

1129  Shirakawa: Emperor of japan (1072-86)/budhist monk,   

1304  Benedict xi: [niccolo boccasini], pope (1303-04),   

1307  Death of Edward i: King of england (1272-1307),   

1348  Death of John andreae: Italian canonist,   

1537  Madeleine de valois: Queen of james v of scotland (b. 1520)   

1572  Death of Sigismund ii august: Last jagellonen king of poland,   

1573  Giacomo barozzi da vignola: Italian architect (b. 1507)   

1647  Thomas hooker: Clergyman, father of american democracy,