100% verified The same day, three eras.
7 May
Contemporary era
1945
German surrender at Reims
On 7 May 1945, Germany signed its unconditional surrender at Reims.
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- Encyclopaedia Capitulation allemande du 8 mai 1945 (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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Contemporary era
1915
Sinking of the Lusitania
On 7 May 1915, a German submarine torpedoed the liner Lusitania, killing nearly 1,200.
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- Encyclopaedia RMS Lusitania (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1718
Founding of New Orleans
On 7 May 1718, the French founded New Orleans in Louisiana.
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- Encyclopaedia La Nouvelle-Orleans (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5