This Day in History – June 7

Discover important historical events that happened on this day. Explore key moments in politics, science, culture, and more — organized by date and year.

JUNE 7, 1832

The Reform Act, which is widely credited with launching modern democracy in the United Kingdom, received royal assent.

The Representation of the People Act 1832 was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, enacted by the Whig government... of Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, introducing major changes to the electoral system of England and Wales, expanding the electorate in the United Kingdom. The legislation granted the right to vote to a broader segment of the male population by standardizing property qualifications, extending the franchise to small landowners, tenant farmers, shopkeepers, and all householders who paid a yearly rental of £10 or more. The act also reapportioned constituencies to address the unequal distribution of seats. The act of England and Wales was accompanied by the Scottish Reform Act 1832 and Irish Reform Act 1832, respectively. (Image Credits)

"Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom (1816-1837)" by Sodacan - CC BY-SA 3.0

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JUNE 7, 879

Pope John VIII officially recognised Croatia as an independent state, and Branimir (monument pictured) as its duke.

Pope John VIII was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 14 December 872 to his death. He... is often considered one of the ablest popes of the 9th century. Read More

JUNE 7, 1810

Journalist Mariano Moreno published Argentina's first newspaper, the Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres.

Mariano Moreno was an Argentine lawyer, journalist, and politician. He played a decisive role in the Primera Junta, the first national government... of Argentina, created after the May Revolution. Read More

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Famous Birthdays on June 7

Ture Malmgren

1851

Swedish journalist and politician (d. 1922)

Robert Jenkinson

1770

2nd Earl of Liverpool, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (d. 1828)

Étienne Pasquier

1529

French lawyer and jurist (d. 1615)

Nikki Giovanni

1943

American poet, writer and activist (d. 2024)

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"Niki-giovanni" by - CC BY 2.5

Herbert R. Axelrod

1927

American tropical fish expert, publisher of pet books, and entrepreneur (d. 2017)

Juan Luis Guerra

1957

Dominican singer, composer, and record producer.

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"Juan Luis Guerra 2012" by Acancino - CC BY-SA 3.0

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Per Maurseth

1932

Norwegian historian, academic, and politician (d. 2013)

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"PerMaurseth" by Gisle Hannemyr - CC BY-SA 3.0

David Montgomery

1997

American football player

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"2018-0716-Big12MD-DavidMontgomery" by Bobak Ha'Eri - CC BY 3.0

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