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What Happened on September 7th?
The night the skies over London turned deadly
Matthew Jones
September 07, 2024
1940 Germany Began Bombing London, Initiating the Blitz
On September 7, 1940, the Reich launched a relentless bombing campaign on London and other British cities, aiming to break British morale and force a surrender. The intense aerial assault caused widespread destruction and civilian casualties, becoming a defining event of World War II.
The photo shows a building in east London hit by a bomb during the German bombing raids known as the Blitz. It was home to the three children in the photo.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on September 7:
1901 ─ The signing of the Boxer Protocol ended the anti-foreign uprising in China, imposing reparations and a foreign military presence in Beijing.
1876 ─ The Younger Brothers, part of the James-Younger Gang, were captured following a botched robbery in Northfield, Minnesota.
1860 ─ Giuseppe Garibaldi entered Naples and declared himself dictator, advancing the cause of Italian unification.
1822 ─ Defying orders to return to Portugal, Dom Pedro I proclaimed Brazil's independence, paving the way for its sovereignty.
1813 ─ An editorial referred to the United States as "Uncle Sam," inspired by Samuel Wilson, a meatpacker who supplied beef to the US Army during the War of 1812.
1812 ─ In a bloody battle near Moscow, Napoleon's army forced Russian troops to retreat but suffered heavy casualties.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On September 7, we’re singing to:
Elizabeth I (1533) ─ Elizabeth I was a Queen of England whose reign, the Elizabethan Era, was marked by cultural flourishing and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Buddy Holly (1936) ─ Pioneering musician who revolutionized rock 'n' roll, known for hits like Peggy Sue and influencing future generations of artists.
🪦Who Died Today?
On September 7, we’re saying goodbye to:
William Stewart Halsted (1922) ─ American surgeon known for introducing innovative surgical techniques, significantly advancing medical practice.
Mobutu Sese Seko (1997) ─ Former President of Zaire, whose 32-year rule was characterized by widespread corruption and human rights abuses.
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