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Thursday, 7 May 2026

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1840
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composer.
US Arts & Culture 186 yrs ago
1901
Gary Cooper, actor in "High Noon" and "The Plainsman."
US Arts & Culture 125 yrs ago
1909
Edwin Land, founded instant photography (Polaroid).
US Arts & Culture 117 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1824
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony presented for first time.
US Arts & Culture 202 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶The "Hard Rock Cafe's" world cup of windsurfing championships begins in Maui, Hawaii.