On this day

7 June in history.

5 moments from 1800 to 1975: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

The Pavilion at Lord's Cricket ground, 6 August 2017

1975

The first Cricket World Cup. Eight teams began playing in the first Cricket World Cup in England. The West Indies won the final.

Wikipedia: 1975 Cricket World Cup

Photo: Yorkspotter / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

More from 7 June

  1. David Thompson (1770-1857) Canadian cartographer and explorer

    1800

    Mapping Canada

    Explorer and mapmaker David Thompson reached the mouth of the Saskatchewan River. Over his life he mapped much of western North America.

    Wikipedia: David Thompson (explorer)

    Photo: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. Mariano Moreno

    1810

    Argentina's first newspaper

    Mariano Moreno published the Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres. Argentina still marks the day as Journalists' Day.

    Wikipedia: Gazeta de Buenos-AyresWikipedia: Mariano Moreno

    Photo: Pedro Subercaseaux / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. Reform Act 1832

    1832

    The Great Reform Act

    A law that gave many more men the vote and fairer seats in Parliament became law in Britain, a big step toward modern democracy.

    Wikipedia: Reform Act 1832

    Photo: Sodacan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  4. Aerial photograph of Hyde Park, London, courtesy of Luke Massey & the Greater London National Park City Initiative

    1969

    Blind Faith in Hyde Park

    The band Blind Faith, with Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, played a free concert to a huge crowd in London's Hyde Park.

    Wikipedia: Blind Faith

    Photo: @LondonNPC #NationalParkCity / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.