July 7 Tanabata; the festival of the Star Vega (Japan) 1977: Two Sevens Clash Day Many Jamaicans stayed at home, fearing to venture outside lest the song's evocation of Marcus Garvey's dire warnings for the 7/7/77 be fulfilled. 1984: The Skatalites play to thousands at Selhurst Park during the London Sunsplash. The Skatalites play seven tunes and also back Prince Buster on three before closing with a reprise of their theme song, "Freedom Sounds". ----: Female DJ Spice (Grace Hamilton) is born.  July 8 Sorry, no event  July 9 1878: The corncob pipe patented by Henry Tibbe of Washington, MO. 1937: Harry Anslinger's "Marijuana -- Assassin of Youth" published in American Magazine. 1977: Bob Marley & the Wailers' album "Exodus" enters the chart.