Historical Events
- British 11th Hussars occupy Tunis
- Dutch men 18-35 obliged to report to labor camps
George Washington Carver Launched
Liberty Ship George Washington Carver, named after scientist, launched
- US 1st Armour division occupies Ferryville, Tunisia
- US 9th Infantry division occupies Bizerta/Bensert, Tunisia
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Carey, Australian author (True History of the Kelly Gang), born in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
- Peter Horak, Czech stuntman (Star Trek: Voyager: Throw Momma from the Train), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (d. 2017)
- Rick West [Westwood], British rock guitarist (Brian Poole & Tremeloes, 1961-2012 & 2019-21), born in Dagenham, Essex, England
About May 7, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
