February 7th in History Part VIII

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Part VIII

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On February 7th in 1974 Grenada gains independence from Britain

On February 7th in 1974 Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" opens in movie theaters starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder

On February 7th in 1974 The Symbionese Liberation Army claim responsibility for the for kidnapping of Patty Hearst, daughter of Randolph Hearst

On February 7th in 1976 FCC raids & shuts down pirate radio station WCPR in Brooklyn New York

On February 7th in 1976 World's largest telescope (600 cm) begins operation (USSR)

On February 7th in 1977 Soyuz 24 launches with 2 cosmonauts

On February 7th in 1979 Pink Floyd premiered their live version of "The Wall" in Los Angeles

On February 7th in 1982 Luis A Monge elected President of Costa Rica

On February 7th in 1983 1st female secretary of transportation sworn-in - Elizabeth Dole

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