Michael Howard, Baron Howard of Lympne is a British politician who was Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition from November 2003 to December 2005. He previously held cabinet positions in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, including Secretary of State for Employment, Secretary of State for the Environment and Home Secretary.

1941John Fru Ndi, Cameroonian politician (died 2023)^[†]

Ni John Fru Ndi was a Cameroonian politician who served as first and founding Chairman of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), the main opposition party in Cameroon, from party foundation in 1990 to his death in 2023. He failed to be elected as a senator in 2013.

1941Bill Oddie, English comedian, actor, and singer^[†]

William Edgar Oddie is an English actor, artist, birder, comedian, conservationist, musician, songwriter, television presenter and writer. He was a member of comedy trio The Goodies.

1941Jim Rodford, English bass player (died 2018)^[†]

James Walter Rodford was an English musician, who played bass for several British rock bands. He was a founding member of Argent, which was led by his cousin Rod Argent, and performed with them from their formation in 1969 until they disbanded in 1976. He was the bassist for the Kinks from 1978 until they disbanded in 1997. In 2004, he joined the reunited Zombies, whom he had been closely associated with since the early 1960s, and remained a member until his death in 2018. He was also a member of the Swinging Blue Jeans and the Kast Off Kinks.

Historical Events

1941The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation.^[†]

The Occupation of Iceland during World War II began with a British invasion in order to occupy the island and deny it to Germany. The military operation, codenamed Operation Fork, was conducted by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The British forces were later replaced by Canadian and then American forces, even though the United States was not yet in the war.

Headlines from July 7, 1941

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583 DEAD IN NATION AS HOLIDAY ENDS; Week-End Toll Less Than Was Expected -- Rain Here Starts Motorists Home Early 583 DEAD IN NATION AS HOLIDAY ENDS

Catholic Bishops in Germany Assail Nazis For Church Policy in First Protest Since War; CATHOLICS IN REICH ASSAIL NAZI CURBS

SOVIET LINES FIRM; Red Army on Offensive at Lepel and Borisov, Russians State GAINS IN BIG TANK BATTLE Nazi Forces Said to Have Lost Severely in Futile Attempts to Cross Two Rivers RUSSIANS REPORT COUNTER-ATTACKS

SOFT COAL CONTRACT FOR SOUTH IS SIGNED, AVERTING A STRIKE; Operators and U.M.W. Agree on Daily Basic Wage of $7, Matching Northern Rate LEWIS WINS MAIN POINTS Keeps Clauses That Mediation Board Suggested Omitting -- Pay to Rise $42,500,000 SIGN COAL CONTRACT AND AVERT STRIKE

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