May 07 in history: First electric tram service, Putin takes over Russia, and more

 | Updated: May 07, 2021, 09:29 AM IST

From first person climbing the 'Seven Summits' to Germany signing the surrender documents, here's what has happened on this day in the past

First Electric Tram service commences in Bombay

First Electric Tram service commences in Bombay

 

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World War ll: Germany signs the surrender documents

World War ll: Germany signs the surrender documents

 

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Patrick Morrow becomes first person to climb the "Seven Summits"

Patrick Morrow becomes first person to climb the "Seven Summits"

 

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Vladimir Putin becomes the President of Russia

Vladimir Putin becomes the President of Russia 

 

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Islamic militants behead American civilian Nick Berg in Iraq

Islamic militants behead American civilian Nick Berg in Iraq

 

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