7 May - Monday
Radio day
May holiday in the UK
Day of the Sea Man in Portugal
1755 The grand opening of the Moscow University (today - Moscow State University named after MV Lomonosov, Moscow State University)
1985 The Council of Ministers of the USSR adopted a resolution "On measures to overcome drunkenness and alcoholism, to eradicate brewing". there was an increase in the price of alcohol and a sharp restriction on its sale. Vodka was sold by coupons.