On this day: July 7

Man Survives a Headshot and Returns to Civilian Life in 1848

On July 7, 1848, a man reportedly survived a gunshot to the head and later resumed ordinary life. Contemporary accounts describe a remarkable recovery, though details and medical explanations remain limited and sometimes contradictory.

Fan Dies After Falling While Reaching for Foul Ball at Texas Game

On July 7, 2011, a spectator at a Texas baseball game fell to his death while attempting to catch a foul ball. Authorities treated the incident as an accidental fall and investigators reviewed stadium safety and seating area conditions.

7/7 London Underground Bombings Kill Dozens

On 7 July 2005, a series of coordinated suicide bomb attacks on London’s public transport network killed 52 civilians and injured more than 700, striking during the morning rush hour and prompting national mourning, emergency response and a major terrorism investigation.

London Bans Public Gatherings as 1665 Plague Spreads

On 7 July 1665, London authorities prohibited public assemblies as the bubonic plague surged through the city, closing theatres, markets and public entertainments in an effort to limit contagion and maintain order.