1970, 7 August
Fighting along the Egyptian-Israeli border is brought to a halt as a new 90-day cease-fire takes effect.
1983, 7 August
France has announced its intention to come to the aid of Chad by sending military advisors and equipment to help combat incursions by Libya's Islamic Legion.
1992, 7 August
Joaquim Alberto Chissano, president of Mozambique, meets with Afonso Dhlakama, leader of the Resistência Nacional Moçambicana (Renamo, Mozambique National Resistance), to sign a peace agreement in Rome.
