This Day In History, December 7th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on December 7th
The Pearl Harbor assault occurred on December 7, 1941, when Japanese troops conducted a surprise attack on the United States naval station in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, causing the United States to enter World War II.
Japan assaults the United States naval station in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, sparking the United States' entry into World War II.
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, making it the first state of the newly created United States of America.
The iconic Harlem nightclub, the Cotton Club, opens its doors for the first time on December 7, 1923, with performances by African American musicians, singers, and dancers.
Cicero, a Roman statesman and orator, is slain in 43 BC.
Pearl Harbor Attack: On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, leading to the United States' entry into World War II.
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise military strike against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The assault killed 2,403 Americans and injured 1,178 more, prompting the United States to declare war on Japan the next day, ushering in World War II. The attack also led to the United States' engagement in the Pacific War, and it ultimately played a major role in the war's end.
1941 - Japan attacks the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, leading to the U.S. entry into World War II.
The Imperial Japanese Navy conducted a surprise attack on the United States naval station in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. The attack was a huge military strike that killed 2,403 Americans, both civilians and military people, and destroyed several American ships and planes. The next day, December 8th, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan, formally launching the United States into World War II. The assault on Pearl Harbor was a watershed moment in the war, prompting the United States to actively participate in the War.
Delaware becomes the First State: On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, making it the first state of the newly formed United States of America.
Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, which had been ratified in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. The ratification of the Constitution by Delaware was a major milestone in the process of establishing the new federal government, as it supplied the required ninth state for the Constitution to take effect. In recognition of this momentous event, Delaware is regarded as "The First State," and December 7th is commemorated as "Delaware Day."
The Cotton Club opens: On December 7, 1923, the legendary Harlem nightclub, the Cotton Club, opened its doors for the first time, featuring performances by African American musicians, singers, and dancers.
The Cotton Club was a prominent nightclub in New York City's Harlem area that ran from 1923 to 1940. The club was well-known for its high-profile entertainment, which included African American musicians, singers, and dancers who performed for a predominantly white, rich audience. Many well-known performers, including Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Lena Horne, got their start at the Cotton Club. The club opened its doors for the first time on December 7, 1923, kicking off its illustrious career as one of the most famous nightclubs of the Harlem Renaissance.
43 BC - Roman statesman and orator Cicero is assassinated.
Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman, philosopher, and orator, was killed on December 7, 43 BC, on the orders of the Second Triumvirate, a political coalition comprised of Octavian (the future Roman emperor Augustus), Mark Antony, and Lepidus. Cicero had been a vocal opponent of Julius Caesar, and his execution signaled the end of the Roman Republic and the start of the Roman Empire. Cicero's works on eloquence, philosophy, and politics are still studied today, and his influence on Western civilisation has been felt for centuries.