1. On November 7, 1912, Alaska's first territorial governor, Walter E. Clark, was inaugurated. Clark had been appointed by President William Howard Taft, and he served until 1913 when he was replaced by Thomas Riggs Jr.
2. The 7.5 magnitude Rat Islands earthquake occurred on November 7, 1965. The earthquake had an epicenter in the Rat Islands of the Aleutian Islands chain and was felt as far away as Hawaii, Japan, and Australia. Despite its strength, the earthquake caused only minor damage and no deaths.
3. November 7, 1990, marks the date when voters in Alaska passed a referendum supporting a ban on bear baiting, snaring, and hunting from airplanes. This measure was controversial at the time and was seen as a victory for animal rights activists.
4. On November 7, 1978, the Alaska National Parks Wilderness Act was signed into law. This legislation established more than 9 million acres of wilderness in several national parks and preserves, including Gates of the Arctic, Glacier Bay, and Denali.
5. The community of Chicken, Alaska, was founded on November 7, 1902. The town is known for its unique name, which came about as a result of a dispute over the naming of the local creek. The town has a population of less than 50 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the scenery and recreational activities in the area.