Important Events From This day in History – 7th December

Today in History

• 2004 Hamid Karzai takes office

  In Afghanistan’s first direct democratic elections, the Afghan politician was elected President of the Islamic Republic.

• 1982 December Murders in Suriname

  The military government kidnapped and murdered fifteen prominent Surinamese men over three days. The men were known to have spoken out against the military dictatorship.

• 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor

  The Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the United States naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack prompted the United States to enter World War II.

• 1787 First state to ratify the U.S. Constitution

  Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution. As a result, it is sometimes referred to as the First State.

• 1732 Royal Opera House opens its doors

  The popular performing arts venue in Covent Garden, London, houses the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.