Historical eventJuly 72021

Haitian crisis (2018–present)

Haitian crisis: Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated in his residence in the capital of Port-au-Prince.

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Wednesday, July 7 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2021.

What happened

Haitian crisis: Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated in his residence in the capital of Port-au-Prince.

July 7 through the years

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  8. 2017Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
  9. 2019United States women's national soccer team
  10. 2021Haitian crisis (2018–present)
  11. 2022Boris Johnson

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When did Haitian crisis (2018–present) happen?

July 7 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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