On this day: November 7
British police launch major manhunt after November 7, 2005 bombing
On 7 November 2005, British police launched a large-scale manhunt following a bombing in England. Authorities sealed off areas and pursued multiple leads as investigators worked to establish motive and identify suspects.
Bolsheviks seize power in Petrograd, toppling the Provisional Government
On 7 November 1917 (Old Style), Bolshevik forces and allied soviet units seized key points in Petrograd, arresting members of the Provisional Government and paving the way for Soviet rule across Russia.
European Community leaders agree framework for Maastricht Treaty
On 7 November 1991 European Community leaders endorsed the framework that would become the Maastricht Treaty, setting political and economic steps toward deeper integration including plans for a single currency and closer foreign-policy cooperation.
Supreme Court Ends State Bans on Interracial Marriage
On November 7, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional, striking down remaining anti-miscegenation statutes and affirming marriage as a fundamental right irrespective of race.