June 7th celebrates VCR Day as well as Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
We’ve made it to the 159th day of the year! There are 207 days left until the end of the year.
If you’re thirsty for knowledge about June 7, then you’re in the right place. Here we are going to look at events that happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 1929, the Vatican City signed the Lateran Treaty making it an independent state? At only 0.17 square miles, it is the smallest country in the world.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about June 7th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on June 7 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2016
The preview of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was shown at the Palace Theater in London.
1983
The USSR’s Venera 16 probe was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on a trip to Venus.
The uncrewed spacecraft was the twin of the Venera 15, which left shortly before the Venera 16. It reached Venus’ orbit by October 11 that year, and together with the Venera 15, it photographed the upper half of Venus’ northern hemisphere. The final response from Venera 16 was on June 13, 1985.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Liam Neeson! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1990
Iggy Azalea
Australian
Rapper
Age:
34 years old
Born In:
UK, Australia
1993
George Ezra
English
Singer
Age:
31 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1952
Liam Neeson
Northern Irish
Actor
Age:
72 years old
Born In:
Northern Ireland, UK
1988
Michael Cera
Canadian
Actor
Age:
36 years old
Born In:
Ontario, Canada
1962
Lance Reddick
American
Actor
Died On:
Mar 17, 2023 (Age 60)
Born In:
Maryland, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, June 7th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1922
2015
Christopher Lee
English
Actor
1922
2015
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee was an English actor born on May 27, 1922. He died on this day in 2015, at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Died On:
Jun 7, 2015 (Age 93)
Died In:
England, UK
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quote ever said on June 7.
1984
Never let them see you sweat.
Phil Slott
American Writer
1896
I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success… such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything.
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
National VCR Day
It’s time to search through your storage and dust off your old VCRs, as today is all about being nostalgic! You could watch some old home videos of your childhood, a recording of a momentous sporting occasion, or even an old Disney film, we don’t mind!
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Vanilla ice cream is alright, we guess, but it’s nowhere near as luxurious as chocolate ice cream! Take a walk on the darker side of life and indulge yourself with some rich chocolate ice cream. We don’t just mean one or two scoops either, go all out – this day is only once a year!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Rednex, the band who remixed and popularized Cotton Eye Joe, is not Southern but Swedish. They all have Southern-sounding stage names.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on June 7th all share the Gemini star sign.
Geminis, being represented by the twins, are very social and like to form connections through communication, debate, and questions. They often have different friend groups and enjoy bringing people together.
Anyone born in June has the Alexandrite birthstone. This exquisite gem is made up of both colors, red and green. The red symbolizes energy, power, passion, and fire for the wearer, while green is about growth and living a peaceful, tranquil life.
If you were born on June 7, it’s likely that you were conceived on September 14 in the previous year.
Babies conceived on June 7, 2024, will be due next year around February 28.
