September 7

In 2021, the National Unity Government of Myanmar announced a people's defensive war against the military junta, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Myanmar civil war. This declaration highlights the rising resistance movements and the struggle for democracy in the region.

In 2021, Bitcoin gained legal tender status in El Salvador, marking a historic milestone in cryptocurrency adoption. This groundbreaking decision positions El Salvador as the first nation to officially recognize Bitcoin for everyday transactions and economic activities.

In 2019, Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov and 66 other political prisoners were released in a significant prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia. This landmark event marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the resilience of those impacted by the crisis.

In 2017, a devastating 8.2 Mw earthquake hit southern Mexico, specifically near Chiapas, resulting in at least 60 fatalities. This catastrophic event underscores the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.

In 2012, Canada severed diplomatic relations with Iran, closing its embassy in Tehran and expelling Iranian diplomats from Ottawa. This significant decision stemmed from concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions and alleged human rights violations.

In 2011, a tragic plane crash in Russia claimed the lives of 43 individuals, devastating the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Kontinental Hockey League team, as nearly their entire roster was lost in the accident.

In 2010, a Chinese fishing trawler collided with two Japanese Coast Guard patrol boats in the contested waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands, highlighting ongoing territorial disputes in the region.

In 2008, the U.S. government intervened to take control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the nation’s two largest mortgage financing companies. This pivotal action aimed to stabilize the housing market during a financial crisis, ensuring continued support for homebuyers and the mortgage industry.

In 2005, Egypt made history by conducting its first multi-party presidential election, marking a significant milestone in the nation's democratic journey. This landmark event opened the door to greater political diversity and engagement in Egypt's electoral process.

In 1999, the 6.0 Mw Athens earthquake struck with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), resulting in 143 fatalities, injuring between 800 and 1,600 individuals, and displacing 50,000 people from their homes.