What happened on 7th January in history: The most significant events over the years

January 7th marks significant historical moments, including Kapil Dev's 300th Test wicket in 1987 and the world's first transatlantic phone call in 1927. The day also celebrates Lionel Messi's fourth consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or win in 2013. Notable birth anniversaries include Irrfan Khan and Bipasha Basu, while Nikola Tesla's death anniversary is also observed.

What happened on 7th January in history: The most significant events over the years
January 7th marks significant historical moments, including Kapil Dev's 300th Test wicket in 1987 and the world's first transatlantic phone call in 1927. The day also celebrates Lionel Messi's fourth consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or win in 2013. Notable birth anniversaries include Irrfan Khan and Bipasha Basu, while Nikola Tesla's death anniversary is also observed.