1558day.year
French troops, led by Francis, Duke of Guise, take Calais, the last continental possession of England.
French troops led by Francis, Duke of Guise, seize Calais from England, ending English rule on the continent.
On January 7, 1558, Francis, Duke of Guise, commanded a swift assault that overwhelmed the English garrison in Calais.
Calais had been England’s final continental possession since 1347, making its loss a major blow to English prestige.
The French employed artillery bombardments and surprise attacks along the narrow sandy isthmuses.
After hours of fighting, the English defenders surrendered, and the city fell into French hands.
The victory bolstered French national pride and the Guise family’s influence at court.
The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis the following year confirmed Calais as permanently French territory.
1558
Francis, Duke of Guise
take Calais
England
1708day.year
Battle of Zlatoust: Battle between Bashkir and Tatar rebels and the government troops of the Tsardom of Russia. It is one of the events of the Bashkir rebellion of 1704–1711.
Bashkir and Tatar rebels clash with Tsardom of Russia forces at the Battle of Zlatoust.
On January 7, 1708, during the Bashkir rebellion of 1704–1711, rebel forces of Bashkir and Tatar fighters engaged the Tsardom of Russia’s troops near Zlatoust.
The battle represented one of the fiercest engagements in the uprising motivated by opposition to Russian administrative reforms and conscription policies.
Rebels employed guerrilla tactics within the Ural region’s rugged terrain.
Despite initial successes, they faced well-equipped government forces reinforced from other provinces.
Although the battle ended inconclusively, it exemplified the rebels’ determination and highlighted the challenges the Russian crown faced in pacifying its frontier territories.
The rebellion continued for several more years, ultimately influencing Russia’s approach to regional governance.
1708
Tsardom of Russia
Bashkir rebellion of 1704–1711
1708day.year
Bashkir rebels besiege Yelabuga.
Bashkir rebels lay siege to the town of Yelabuga in the ongoing 1704–1711 rebellion.
Also on January 7, 1708, Bashkir insurgents intensified their campaign against the Tsardom of Russia by besieging Yelabuga, a strategic settlement along the Kama River.
The siege aimed to cut off supply routes and pressure Russian forces into negotiations.
Rebels surrounded the town, erecting field fortifications and launching sporadic attacks on its walls.
Yelabuga’s defenders held out until reinforcements arrived from nearby Russian garrisons.
The unsuccessful siege demonstrated the rebels’ boldness but also the logistical difficulties of sustained operations against fortified towns.
This event further escalated tensions in the Ural region and underscored the rebellion’s persistence.
1708
besiege
Yelabuga
1919day.year
Montenegrin guerrilla fighters rebel against the planned annexation of Montenegro by Serbia, but fail.
Montenegrin guerrillas revolt against the annexation of Montenegro by Serbia, but their uprising is quickly suppressed.
On January 7, 1919, Montenegrin guerrilla fighters launched an armed rebellion against plans to annex Montenegro to the emerging Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes under Serbian leadership. The uprising was fueled by loyalty to King Nicholas I and resistance to losing national sovereignty. Guerrilla bands operated in mountainous regions but faced overwhelming military forces loyal to Belgrade. Within days, the revolt was crushed, leading to arrests, exile, and suppression of Montenegrin nationalists. The failure of the rebellion entrenched Montenegro’s union with Serbia and sowed long-lasting resentment among the Montenegrin population. The event is remembered as a defining moment in Montenegro’s struggle for independence.
1919
Montenegrin
rebel
Serbia
1922day.year
Dáil Éireann ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by a 64–57 vote.
Dáil Éireann approves the Anglo-Irish Treaty by a narrow vote, paving the way for the Irish Free State.
On January 7, 1922, Ireland’s revolutionary parliament, Dáil Éireann, ratified the Anglo-Irish Treaty by a vote of 64 to 57. Negotiated by Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, the treaty ended the War of Independence and established the Irish Free State as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. The agreement granted significant autonomy but required an oath of allegiance to the British monarch, dividing Irish nationalists. This split led to the outbreak of the Irish Civil War in June 1922 between pro- and anti-treaty forces. Supporters hailed the treaty as a pragmatic step toward full independence, while opponents saw it as a betrayal of republican ideals. The ratification remains a pivotal event in Ireland’s path to sovereignty.
1922
Dáil Éireann
Anglo-Irish Treaty
1940day.year
Winter War: Battle of Raate Road: The Finnish 9th Division finally defeat the numerically superior Soviet forces on the Raate-Suomussalmi road.
In the Winter War, the Finnish 9th Division delivers a decisive defeat to Soviet forces at the Battle of Raate Road.
On January 7, 1940, during the Winter War, Finland's 9th Division annihilated the larger Soviet 163rd Rifle Division along the Raate-Suomussalmi road.
Exploiting deep snow and familiar terrain, Finnish ski troops executed ambushes and encirclement tactics.
Soviet soldiers, hampered by cold and supply shortages, suffered catastrophic losses of men and materiel.
The victory boosted Finnish morale and showcased the effectiveness of small-unit winter warfare strategies.
It became one of the most celebrated engagements of the conflict, symbolizing the underdog spirit of the Finnish defense.
The battle's outcome influenced subsequent international perceptions of Soviet military capability.
1940
Winter War
Battle of Raate Road
1979day.year
Third Indochina War: Cambodian–Vietnamese War: Phnom Penh falls to the advancing Vietnamese troops, driving out Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge.
In 1979, Vietnamese forces captured Phnom Penh, effectively ending Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge regime.
Part of the Third Indochina War, the 1979 Cambodian–Vietnamese War saw Vietnamese troops advance towards the Cambodian capital. Their capture of Phnom Penh on January 7 drove Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge from power. This victory ended the brutal Democratic Kampuchea government that had overseen mass atrocities. Vietnam then installed a new regime, the People’s Republic of Kampuchea, backed by Vietnamese forces. International reactions were mixed, with many viewing it as liberation, while others criticized foreign intervention. The event reshaped Southeast Asian geopolitics and marked the decline of Khmer Rouge influence.
1979
Third Indochina War
Cambodian–Vietnamese War
Phnom Penh
Vietnamese
Pol Pot
Khmer Rouge
1993day.year
Bosnian War: The Bosnian Army executes a surprise attack at the village of Kravica in Srebrenica.
The Bosnian Army launched a surprise attack on Kravica near Srebrenica during the Bosnian War.
On January 7, 1993, opposing forces in the Bosnian War clashed when the Bosnian Army executed a surprise assault on the Serb-held village of Kravica near Srebrenica. The attack aimed to break enemy supply lines and gain tactical advantage. Fierce fighting resulted in significant damage to the village and civilian suffering. This operation heightened tensions and foreshadowed the later Siege of Srebrenica. International observers condemned escalating hostilities in the enclave. The incident underscored the complexity and brutality of the Bosnian conflict. It remains a somber chapter in the war’s history.
Bosnian War
Bosnian Army
surprise attack
Srebrenica
2015day.year
Two gunmen commit mass murder at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, executing twelve people and wounding eleven others.
Two masked gunmen attacked the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, killing 12 and wounding 11 in a shocking act of terrorism.
On January 7, 2015, brothers Saïd and Chérif Kouachi forced their way into the Paris headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Armed with assault rifles, they opened fire on staff, killing 12 people including prominent cartoonists.
Eleven others were wounded in the 30-second rampage before the attackers fled.
The assault was claimed by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in retaliation for published caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.
The attack sparked global demonstrations under the slogan "Je suis Charlie," affirming solidarity with free speech.
Authorities launched a massive manhunt, ending in a standoff and the death of the perpetrators two days later.
The event ignited a worldwide debate on terrorism, security, and the limits of expression.
2015
mass murder
Charlie Hebdo
2015day.year
A car bomb explodes outside a police college in the Yemeni capital Sana'a with at least 38 people reported dead and more than 63 injured.
A powerful car bomb exploded outside a police college in Sana'a, Yemen, killing at least 38 and injuring over 63.
On January 7, 2015, a vehicle laden with explosives detonated at the entrance of the Central Security Forces Training College in Sana'a.
The blast tore through classrooms and administrative buildings, causing significant structural damage.
Government sources reported at least 38 fatalities and more than 63 wounded, many of them police recruits.
No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspicion fell on Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula given the location and tactics.
The attack underscored the escalating violence in Yemen’s civil conflict and the vulnerability of security forces.
Emergency responders struggled to reach the site amid damaged roads and ongoing unrest.
The incident prompted international condemnation and calls for increased counterterrorism efforts in the region.
explodes
Yemeni
Sana'a