May 7 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on May 7 (11)

• Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (Died: 1915-05-07) — American sportsman and businessman, known for his involvement in pioneering endeavors.
• Antonio Salieri (Died: 1825-05-07) — Pivotal Italian composer and teacher of the late 18th-century classical opera.
• Caspar David Friedrich (Died: 1840-05-07) — German Romantic landscape painter known for symbolic, emotional depictions of nature and the sublime.
• David Hume (Born: 1711-05-07) — Scottish empiricist philosopher known for skepticism, naturalism, and the 'slave of the passions' doctrine.
• Faker (gamer) (Born: 1996-05-07) — South Korean League of Legends legend, Faker, remains the most decorated esports athlete.
• Johannes Brahms (Born: 1833-05-07) — Master of mid-Romantic counterpoint, Brahms shaped German musical tradition.
• Josip Broz Tito (Born: 1892-05-07) — Communist leader of Yugoslavia, founder of the Non-Aligned Movement.
• Matt Gaetz (Born: 1982-05-07) — American politician and commentator, known for far-right views and service in Florida's congressional district.
• MrBeast (Born: 1998-05-07) — YouTube media mogul known for elaborate, high-stakes challenges and massive philanthropic endeavors.
• Otto the Great (Died: 0973-05-07) — Holy Roman Emperor who unified Germany and defeated the Magyars, establishing the Ottonian dynasty.
• Patriarch Nikon of Moscow (Born: 1605-05-07) — Seventh Patriarch of Moscow, known for liturgical reforms and political influence.