How Many Days Until December 7th
Knowing how many days ahead we have until a specific date can be very important in many situations - find out how many days are left until December 7th.
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December 7th: Day Overview and Fun Facts
- Day of the Year: December 7th is the 341st day of the year in common years and the 342nd in leap years.
- Days Remaining: There are 24 days left in the year after December 7th.
Fun Facts About December 7th
- The Attack on Pearl Harbor: On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise military attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This event led the United States to enter World War II the following day, with President Franklin D. Roosevelt calling it "a date which will live in infamy."
- Delaware Becomes the First U.S. State: On December 7, 1787, Delaware ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the first official state in the United States.
- The First Instant Replay on Television: On December 7, 1963, instant replay was used for the first time during a live sports broadcast of an Army-Navy football game, revolutionizing the way sports are televised.
- The Completion of the First Human-Powered Flight: On December 7, 1979, Paul MacCready’s Gossamer Penguin made the first successful human-powered flight using solar energy.
- Galileo Observes Neptune (But Doesn't Realize It): On December 7, 1612, Galileo Galilei recorded observations of what would later be identified as Neptune, making him the first person to unknowingly discover the planet.
- The Launch of Apollo 17: On December 7, 1972, NASA launched Apollo 17, the last crewed mission to the Moon, with astronaut Gene Cernan becoming the last human to walk on the lunar surface.
- The Soviet Union Breaks Apart Further: On December 7, 1988, Mikhail Gorbachev and U.S. President Ronald Reagan met in New York to discuss arms control, marking a turning point in the end of the Cold War.
- The Release of The Last Samurai: On December 7, 2003, the historical drama The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise, was released, earning critical acclaim.
- The First Publication of the Encyclopædia Britannica: On December 7, 1768, the first volume of the Encyclopædia Britannica was published in Scotland, becoming one of the most comprehensive reference works in history.
Notable Birthdays:
- Willa Cather (1873): American author, known for My Ántonia and O Pioneers!.
- Harry Chapin (1942): American singer-songwriter, known for Cat’s in the Cradle.
- Larry Bird (1956): Legendary NBA player and coach, best known for his time with the Boston Celtics.
Fun Observation
December 7th is a day of historic battles, scientific advancements, and cultural milestones. From the attack on Pearl Harbor and Delaware becoming the first U.S. state to Galileo’s early glimpse of Neptune and the use of instant replay, this date highlights humanity’s resilience, curiosity, and innovation.
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