Significant Events and Birthdays on November 7

From historical milestones to notable birthdays, November 7 marks important moments in history.

Overview

Emmanuel Macron's 2019 criticism of NATO as 'brain dead' sparked a strong response from Angela Merkel.
In 1989, Douglas Wilder became the first Black governor elected in a U.S. state, serving in Virginia.
Richard Sorge, a German-Russian spy, was executed in Tokyo in 1944 for espionage activities for the Soviet Union.
The Museum of Modern Art in New York opened its doors to the public in 1929.
Notable birthdays include Nadeschda Tolokonnikowa of Pussy Riot and AMD CEO Lisa Su.