Events on this day: February 7th.

This is a small selection of science fiction and horror related events that have happened on this day over the years.

Born on this day in 1908 – Clarence “Buster” Crabbe, actor - Flash Gordon , Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, Flash Gordon’s Trip to Mars, Buck Rogers, The Alien Dead, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Born on this day in 1942 – Gareth Hunt, actor (Space:1999, Doctor Who)

On this day in 1988 – Lin  Carter, sci-fi author, died aged 57.

And in the horror genre:

On this day in 1980 - Cannibal Holocaust was released theatrically.