Event:
In China, a fire in a coal mine in Shandong Province leaves at least 36 people trapped underground
More Notable Events on July 7: 1987 Oliver North began public testimony at Iran-Contra hearing
1981 1st solar-powered aircraft, Solar Challenger, crosses English Channel
1981 Sandra Day O'Connor nominated for the Supreme Court
1930 Construction begins on Boulder Dam
1550 Chocolate introduced
