Historical Events In 2007

Apr 21   On this day in history presidential elections are held in Nigeria.  

Apr 22   On this day in history the first round of the French presidential election of 2007 takes place.  

Apr 23   On this day in history bogotá, Colombia, begins its term as World Book Capital.  

Apr 24   On this day in history abortion is legalized in Mexico City.  

Apr 24   In the year 2007 gliese 581 c, a potentially habitable Earth-like extrasolar planet, is discovered in the constellation Libra.  

Apr 25   In the year 2007 representative Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), introduces articles to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney.[9]  

Apr 25   The Burj Dubai reaches the height of the Sears Tower on its way to becoming the tallest building in the world in the year 2007.  

Apr 25   On this day in history the Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 135.95 points to close at 13089.89; its first close above 13000 in its history.  

Apr 26   Russians riot in Tallinn, Estonia, about moving the Bronze Soldier. Two nights of rioting leave one dead in the year 2007.  

Apr 27   In the year 2007 turkish Presidential Election first round, which was later declared invalid by a Turkish court.  

May 03   Local government elections in Scotland and most of England on this day in history.  

May 03   Madeleine McCann is abducted, the story receives extensive media coverage on this day in history.  

May 03   In the year 2007 national Assembly for Wales elections 2007.  

May 03   Scottish Parliament election, 2007: The Scottish National Party became the largest party in Scotland for the first time in their history in the year 2007.  

May 04   Executive Directive 51, which specifies the procedures for continuity of the federal government of the United States in the event of a "catastrophic emergency" signed by President George W. Bush in the year 2007.  

May 04   On this day in history tornado strikes Greensburg, Kansas, killing at least 12 and destroying about 90% of the town.  

May 05   Kenya Airways Flight KQ 507 crashes in Cameroon in the year 2007.  

May 06   A.C. Paranavaí wins its first ever Paraná State Championship in the year 2007.  

May 06   Manchester United wins the English Premier League in the year 2007.  

May 06   Nicolas Sarkozy is elected President of the French Republic, defeating Ségolène Royal with 53% of the vote in the French Presidential Election on this day in history.  

May 06   On this day in history panathinaikos BC wins basketball's Euroleague after beating CSKA Moscow 93-91 in Athens Olympic stadium.  

May 07   Chinese slave scandal on this day in history.  

May 08   In the year 2007 devolved government is restored to Northern Ireland, with Ian Paisley as First Minister and Martin McGuinness as Deputy First Minister.  

May 09   Subtropical Storm Andrea forms off the coast of Florida, the earliest subtropical storm since Subtropical Storm Ana in 2003 on this day in history.  

May 10   Tony Blair announces he will resign as British Prime Minister on 27 jun triggering a Labour Party leadership election on this day in history.  

May 12   The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 is held in Helsinki, resulting in Serbia's first victory on this day in history.  

May 14   On this day in history senatorial Elections in the Philippines was held.  

May 15   On this day in history coalition government of Fatah and Hamas in Palestinian National Authority appeared to break down, as massive fighting breaks out in Gaza Strip.  

May 16   Nicolas Sarkozy officially became President of the French Republic after taking over from Jacques Chirac in the year 2007.  

May 17   In the year 2007 alex Salmond officially became First Minister of Scotland after taking over from Jack McConnell.  

May 17   In the year 2007 hong Kong media regulator receives more than thousand complaints about the Bible being too sexual.  

May 17   The Russian Orthodox Church Abroad and the Moscow Patriarchate re-united after eighty years of schism on this day in history.  

May 19   The 126th FA Cup Final is held, the first at the new Wembley Stadium. Chelsea defeat Manchester United 1-0 on this day in history.  

May 20   In the year 2007 clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon, spark the 2007 Lebanon conflict.  

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Jan 01   A. I. Bezzerides, American novelist and screenwriter (b. 1908) died on this day in history.  

Jan 02   On this day in history death of teddy Kollek, Austrian-born mayor of Jerusalem (b. 1911)  

Jan 03   William Verity Jr., United States Secretary of Commerce 1987-1989 (b. 1917) died on this day in history.  

Jan 04   In the year 2007 death of marais Viljoen, former State President of South Africa (b. 1915)  

Jan 05   In the year 2007 death of momofuku Ando, inventor of instant noodles and cup noodles (b. 1910)  

Jan 06   On this day in history death of roberta Wohlstetter, military historian and strategist (b. 1912)  

Jan 07   On this day in history death of magnús Magnússon, Icelandic-born television presenter (b. 1929)  

Jan 08   In the year 2007 death of jane Bolin, first African American female judge (b. 1908)