1640day.year
Corpus de Sang in Barcelona: Catalan reapers rioted against Spanish Royal soldiers and officers, killing the Viceroy of Catalonia, Dalmau de Queralt. Escalation of hostilities between the Principality of Catalonia and the Spanish Monarchy, leading to the Reapers' War.
Catalan reapers revolt in the Corpus de Sang riot in Barcelona, killing the Viceroy and igniting the Reapers' War.
On June 7, 1640, rural workers known as reapers clash with Spanish royal troops in Barcelona, triggering the Corpus de Sang (Blood Corpus) riot. Frustrated by oppressive taxation and quartering of soldiers, the protesters attack and kill Viceroy Dalmau de Queralt. The violence escalates tensions between the Principality of Catalonia and the Spanish Monarchy. Catalan institutions rally behind the revolt, leading to a broader conflict known as the Reapers' War. France soon enters the struggle, allying with Catalan forces against Spain. The uprising challenges Habsburg control and shifts the balance of power in the Iberian Peninsula.
1640
Corpus de Sang
Barcelona
Viceroy of Catalonia
Dalmau de Queralt
Principality of Catalonia
Spanish Monarchy
Reapers' War
1810day.year
The newspaper Gazeta de Buenos Ayres is first published in Argentina.
Argentina's first newspaper, Gazeta de Buenos Ayres, is published, marking a milestone in national journalism.
On June 7, 1810, the Gazeta de Buenos Ayres released its inaugural issue in the aftermath of the May Revolution. Established by the Primera Junta, this weekly gazette served as a mouthpiece for the new government and a forum for enlightened ideas. It covered political proceedings, decrees, and commentary aimed at fostering public support for autonomy from Spain. The newspaper played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and disseminating revolutionary ideals across the Río de la Plata region. Its publication marks the birth of journalism in independent Argentina and the transformation of media into a tool for nation-building. The Gazeta continued to influence public discourse until its final issue in 1821.
1810
Gazeta de Buenos Ayres
Argentina
1899day.year
American Temperance crusader Carrie Nation begins her campaign of vandalizing alcohol-serving establishments by destroying the inventory in a saloon in Kiowa, Kansas.
Carrie Nation launches her radical temperance protest by smashing saloon liquor in Kiowa, Kansas.
On June 7, 1899, Carrie Nation, a fervent temperance crusader, began her signature campaign in Kiowa, Kansas.
Brandishing a hatchet, she stormed into a local saloon and smashed barrels of whiskey and other spirits, destroying the establishment’s stock.
Her dramatic hatchetations were intended to shock the public and pressure authorities to enforce stricter alcohol laws.
Nation’s actions led to multiple arrests and court appearances, turning her into a controversial national figure.
Undeterred by legal consequences, she persisted in her nationwide crusade, becoming a symbol of the temperance movement.
Her uncompromising tactics and moral drive galvanized public support for Prohibition.
1899
Temperance
Carrie Nation
vandalizing
Kiowa, Kansas
1946day.year
The United Kingdom's BBC returns to broadcasting its television service, which has been off air for seven years because of World War II.
The BBC resumes its television service on June 7, 1946, after a seven-year wartime suspension.
During World War II, the BBC halted its experimental television broadcasts in September 1939 to protect London from potential air raids and conserve resources. On June 7, 1946, the broadcaster restored its television service from Alexandra Palace, introducing post-war audiences to a new era of visual media. The reopening featured live music, news bulletins, and cultural programming, reigniting public fascination with television. This revival laid the foundation for the BBC’s future dominance in global broadcasting and marked a milestone in the medium’s history.
1946
BBC
1948day.year
Anti-Jewish riots in Oujda and Jerada take place.
Violent anti-Jewish riots erupt in the Moroccan towns of Oujda and Jerada amid regional tensions.
On June 7, 1948, amid rising tensions in pre-independence Morocco and the recent establishment of Israel, inflammatory rumors triggered anti-Jewish violence in the border towns of Oujda and Jerada. Local mobs targeted Jewish homes, businesses, and individuals, leading to several deaths and widespread looting. The riots underscored the precarious position of North African Jewish communities during a period of geopolitical upheaval. Moroccan authorities eventually restored order, but the events accelerated Jewish emigration from the region. These riots remain a painful chapter in Morocco’s complex minority history.
1948
Anti-Jewish riots in Oujda and Jerada
1977day.year
Five hundred million people watch the high day of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II begin on television.
On June 7, 1977, Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee celebrations reached their high day, captivating half a billion viewers worldwide on television.
June 7, 1977 marked the high day of Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, celebrating her 25 years on the throne.
Royal processions, concerts, and street parties filled the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations in a grand spectacle.
An estimated 500 million viewers tuned in worldwide, making it one of the largest television audiences of its time.
The festivities showcased the pageantry of the British monarchy and bolstered national morale during economic challenges.
Highlights included a service at St. Paul's Cathedral and the lighting of jubilee beacons across the realm.
The Silver Jubilee remains a defining moment in modern royal history and popular culture.
1977
Silver Jubilee
Elizabeth II