What Happened on July 7, 2023

Historical Events

Peace and Love

NASA beams Ringo Starr’s voice wishing “peace and love" across the universe via the Deep Space Network in honor of his 83rd birthday

  • US White House announces the last of its chemical weapons has been destroyed in eastern Kentucky, as part of international Chemical Weapons Convention, ending a practice begun in WWI [1]
  • World's first robot-human press conference takes place in Geneva, Switzerland with reporters asking "will you rebel against humans?" [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Joseph Chebet, Kenyan athlete (Boston Marathon 1999, New York Marathon 1999, Amsterdam Marathon 1998, Vienna Marathon 2003), dies at 52
  • Nikki McCray, American Women's Basketball HOF guard (WNBA All-Star 1999-2001 Washington Mystics; ABL MVP 1997 Columbus Quest; Olympic gold 1996, 2000) and coach (Old Dominion, Mississippi State), dies at 51
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About July 7, 2023

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? and 10 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
  • UK #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave