1. The Battle of Glorieta Pass: On August 7, 1862, the Battle of Glorieta Pass was fought in the mountains of northern New Mexico. It was a significant battle of the Civil War, as Union forces were able to prevent the Confederates from gaining access to the West Coast along the Santa Fe Trail.

2. New Mexico Statehood: August 7, 1916, is the day New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States. The state has a rich cultural history, with a significant Native American influence, and is known for breathtaking landscapes, like the Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands.

3. Historic Theater Opens: On August 7, 1928, the KiMo Theater opened in downtown Albuquerque. This Pueblo-Revival-style building has been a popular venue for theater and events for nearly a century and was named a National Historic Landmark in 1977.

4. Military Base Established: On August 7, 1942, the United States Army Air Forces established Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. The base has played a critical role in national defense, including atomic bomb research and testing.

5. Missile Launch: On August 7, 1961, the U.S. Air Force launched a Minuteman missile from Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The Minuteman remains in use today and is one of the most reliable nuclear missiles in the U.S. arsenal.