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This Day in History August 7 1977 Highlights
The feature lists notable past events on August 7 across years, including the 1789 U S War and Navy departments establishment and Washington’s Order of the Purple Heart in 1782. Other entries cover WWII milestones, a 1957 spy indictment, Middle East strikes, environmental study trends, and a 1976 Iran military deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
U.S. War and Navy Departments
George
Washington
Order of the Purple Heart
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Berlin
U.S
Jerusalem
Israel
Jordan
Federal Council On Environmental Quality