History from the side of those it happened to
On this day — November 7
| Date | Country | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 November 1631 | France | Astronomy | Gassendi observes Mercury cross the Sun |
| 7 November 1631 | France | Astronomy | Prediction meets a visible transit |
| 7 November 1631 | France | Astronomy | Mercury looks smaller than expected |
| 7 November 1631 | France | Astronomy | A telescope records a rare alignment |