Event:
Fossils of prehistoric bird species Pelagornis sandersi have been uncovered at the Charleston, S.C. airport; the species is the largest-known bird discovered to date, with a wingspan of approximately 24 feet
More Notable Events on July 7:
1987 Oliver North began public testimony at Iran-Contra hearing
1981 1st solar-powered aircraft, Solar Challenger, crosses English Channel
1981 Sandra Day O'Connor nominated for the Supreme Court
1930 Construction begins on Boulder Dam
1550 Chocolate introduced
