1. The Rhode Island State House was dedicated on June 7, 1904. The building is the capitol of Rhode Island and houses the offices of the governor and other state officials.

2. On June 7, 1776, the Rhode Island Assembly declared its independence from Great Britain. This was two weeks before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

3. The Great Gale of 1882 hit Rhode Island on June 7, causing widespread damage and flooding. The hurricane force winds destroyed buildings and ships, and the storm surge caused significant flooding in coastal areas.

4. On June 7, 1636, the founder of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Roger Williams, was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious beliefs. Williams went on to establish a new colony based on freedom of religion and separation of church and state.

5. The Newport Jazz Festival, one of the oldest and most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, has traditionally been held during the first weekend of August. However, in 1958, the festival was held on June 7 in order to coincide with the opening of the Newport Bridge. It was a historic event, featuring performances by jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis.