October 7 Holidays

🕰️ On This Day in History

• 2016 — In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rises to 800. ↗
• 2008 — Asteroid 2008 TC3 impacts the Earth over Sudan, the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into earth's atmosphere. ↗
• 2003 — The governor of California, Gray Davis, is recalled in favor of Arnold Schwarzenegger. ↗
• 2001 — The Global War on Terrorism begins as a result of the September 11 attacks. The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan initiates with an air... ↗
• 1998 — Matthew Shepard, a gay student at the University of Wyoming, is found tied to a fence after being savagely beaten by two young adults in... ↗

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🎂 Notable Births

• 1998 — Trent Alexander-Arnold, English professional footballer
• 1995 — Lyndon Dykes, Australian professional soccer player
• 1995 — Lloyd Jones, English professional footballer
• 1995 — Bram van Vlerken, Dutch professional football player
• 1995 — Mathias Dyngeland, Norwegian footballer

🏀 Sports on this Date

• NHL: St. Louis Blues @ Chicago Blackhawks — 00:00 Scheduled
• NHL: New York Islanders @ New York Rangers — 00:00 Scheduled
• College Football: Southern Miss Golden Eagles @ Troy Trojans — 00:00 Scheduled
• NBA: New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder — 00:00 Scheduled
• MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps @ Chicago Fire FC — 00:30 Scheduled
• NBA: Denver Nuggets @ Utah Jazz — 01:00 Scheduled