JUNE 7 | Birthdays and Events
Famous Birthdays
People born on June 7
Susan Blow
Died: March 27, 1916
Pioneer of Kindergarten education who was known as the "Mother of the Kindergarten."
Sylvanus Morley
Died: September 2, 1948
Archaeologist who studied the pre-Columbian Maya civilization and wrote several books about Maya hieroglyphic writing.
Karl Lashley
Died: August 7, 1958
Psychologist and behaviorist who made early contributions to the study of learning and memory.
Frederick Terman
Died: June 19, 1982
American professor of engineering known as the "Father of Silicon Valley."
Virginia Apgar
Died: August 7, 1974
Anesthesiologist and pediatrician who developed the Apgar Test (assessment of newborns to combat infant mortality).
Brooks Stevens
Industrial designer of home appliances, railroad cars, and motorcycles. He is also the designer of the infamous Wienermobile and the 1966 Jeep Wagoneer.
Dean Martin
Died: December 25, 1995
Known as the "King of Cool" and one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th Century. He was successful in singing, acting, comedy, and television hosting.
Herbert R. Axelrod
Died: May 15, 2017
Tropical fish expert who also published several books about pets.
James Jude
Thoracic surgeon who developed CPR.
Ken Osmond
Died: May 18, 1943
Actor known for his role as Eddie Haskell in Leave It to Beaver.
Louise Erdrich
Critically acclaimed Native American novelist and poet.
Prince
Multi-award winning musician who was born Prince Roger Nelson. He played 27 instruments and was considered one of the most influential musicians of all time.
Mike Pence
The 48th VP of the U.S. during President Trump's first term (2017-2021).
Historical Events on June 7
Events that occurred on June 7 throughout history
Boston's First Baptist Church is founded.
Boston's First Baptist Church (Brattle Square Church), one of the oldest Baptist churches in America, is founded. The congregation of the church often met in private to avoid persecution from the Puritans.
Daniel Boone ascends Pilot Knob.
Frontiersman Daniel Boone ascends Pilot Knob, what is now known as the Bluegrass Region in Kentucky.
The Hawaiian Declaration of Rights is signed.
The Hawaiian Declaration of Rights is signed by King Kamehameha III. The Declaration helped secure Hawaii's status as an internationally recognized independent nation by 1843.
Abraham Lincoln is re-nominated for President of U.S.
The Republican Party re-nominates Abraham Lincoln for President of U.S.
The California Rifle and Pistol Association is founded.
The California Rifle and Pistol Association is founded.
Tolbert Lanston patents the monotype type-casting machine.
Tolbert Lanston patents the monotype type-casting machine. The machine set individual characters of type in justified lines.
The Army tests the first machine gun mounted on a plane.
The Army tests the first machine gun mounted on a plane, laying the groundwork for future aerial combat.
Four men make the first verifiable ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley).
Walter Harper, Harry Karstens, Hudson Stuck, and Robert Tatum make the first verifiable ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley). Walter Harper, was the first person to set foot at the tip of the mountain.
The Lions Clubs International is formed.
Melvin Jones and other Chicago businessmen found the Lions Clubs International. Jones believed businessmen should use their skills and resources to improve their communities rather than solely focusing on business networking.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth become the first royalty of Britain to visit the U.S.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth become the first royalty of Britain to visit the U.S.
The first microbiology lab dedicated in NJ.
The first microbiology lab dedicated at Rutgers University (New Brunswick/Piscataway) in New Jersey. The lab was built by Dr. Selman Waksman using the patent royalties from streptomycin, the first antibiotic to cure tuberculosis.