This Day in History: May 7th

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 7th:

1. 558 – In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses due to an earthquake.
2. 1429 – During the Hundred Years’ War, Joan of Arc lifts the Siege of Orléans, turning the tide in favor of the French.
3. 1763 – Pontiac’s War begins when Pontiac’s forces attack a British garrison at Fort Detroit.
4. 1840 – The Great Natchez Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi, killing hundreds of people.
5. 1915 – The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania is sunk by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland during World War I, resulting in the deaths of 1,198 passengers and crew.
6. 1945 – Germany signs an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Reims, France, ending World War II in Europe.
7. 1954 – The French garrison in Dien Bien Phu falls after a 56-day siege by the Viet Minh, leading to the end of French involvement in Indochina.
8. 1960 – Leonid Brezhnev becomes the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, succeeding Nikita Khrushchev.
9. 1974 – The United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee begins formal impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon.
10. 1992 – The Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on its maiden voyage, mission STS-49.

These events span a wide range of historical periods and highlight significant moments in history.

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