1. On August 7, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War, Shawnee Chief Blackfish led a raid on Bryan Station in present-day Lexington. The attack was repelled by the settlers, but it was a significant event in the ongoing conflict between the American colonists and the Native American tribes.

2. August 7 was chosen as National Purple Heart Day to honor military personnel who were wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Purple Heart was created by General George Washington in 1782, making it the oldest military award still given to U.S. service members.

3. Notable Kentucky politician Alben W. Barkley passed away on August 7, 1956. Barkley served as Vice President under Harry S. Truman and was a U.S. Senator for Kentucky for over 20 years. He is remembered for his dedication to social justice and his work on legislation such as the GI Bill and the National Labor Relations Act.

4. The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft opened its doors in Louisville on August 7, 1981. The museum showcases contemporary art and craft exhibits and hosts workshops, lectures, and other educational programs.

5. On August 7, 2009, a group of miners in Clay County, Kentucky discovered a prehistoric mastodon skull while excavating for coal. The skull was estimated to be over 13,000 years old and was the first mastodon skull found in the state since 1939. The discovery provided valuable information about the prehistoric landscape and wildlife of Kentucky.