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What happened on February 7th?
Nazis attempted to overthrow the German government
Matthew Jones
February 07, 2025
1923 Adolf Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch Fails in Germany
On November 8, 1923, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party attempted to overthrow the Weimar Republic in Munich with the Beer Hall Putsch. The coup was swiftly crushed by Bavarian authorities, and Hitler was arrested and sentenced to prison. Although the insurrection failed, it became a significant moment in Hitler’s political career, providing him with national attention and helping to pave the way for his eventual rise to power.
The photo shows the Munich Marienplatz during the failed Beer Hall Putsch.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on February 7:
2013 — Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, becoming one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded and causing massive destruction.
1972 — HBO launched, changing the television industry with its subscription-based programming and pioneering cable TV.
1960 — John F. Kennedy narrowly defeated Richard Nixon in the US presidential race, marking the beginning of a new political era.
1956 — Comet Arend-Roland was discovered, capturing the fascination of astronomers and skywatchers.
1932 — Franklin D. Roosevelt triumphed over Herbert Hoover in the presidential election, setting the stage for the New Deal amid the Great Depression.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On February 7, we’re singing to:
Thomas More (1478) — English humanist, lawyer, and statesman best known for his book Utopia and for his execution under King Henry VIII for refusing to acknowledge the king as the head of the Church of England.
Charles Dickens (1812) — British novelist and social critic renowned for works such as A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations, which highlight social reform and human compassion during the Victorian era.
Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867) — American author best known for her Little House on the Prairie series, which chronicles her childhood in a settler family during the late 19th century.
Chris Rock (1966) — American comedian, actor, and filmmaker known for his sharp, observational humor and his roles in The Chris Rock Show, Grown Ups, and Everybody Hates Chris.
Ashton Kutcher (1978) — American actor and entrepreneur famous for his roles in That '70s Show and Two and a Half Men, and for his ventures in technology investments.
🪦Who Died Today?
On February 7, we’re saying goodbye to:
Josef Mengele (1979) — German SS officer and physician infamous for his inhumane and barbaric medical experiments on prisoners at Auschwitz during World War II.
Albert Finney (2019) — British actor celebrated for his versatile roles in films such as Tom Jones, Murder on the Orient Express, and Skyfall, as well as his powerful performances and commanding presence.
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