October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). There are 85 days remaining.
- 1950 – Howard Chaykin is born.
- 1968 – Steve Behling is born.
- 1972 – Sean Kenin is born.
- 1998 – Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 3 published.
- 2005 – Charles Rocket dies.
- 2009 – Invasion 4 published.
- 2010 – The Clone Wars: Defenders of the Republic published.
- 2011 – "Mercy Mission" airs on Cartoon Network.
- 2013 – Viva Space Vegas! The History of the Marvelous Wheel Part 2 published online.
- 2014 – The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight published.
- 2015 – Darth Vader (2015) 10 published.
- 2015 – Lando 5 published.
- 2015 – Shattered Empire 2 published.
- 2015 – Star Wars (2015) 10 published.
- 2015 – Star Wars Rebels Magazine 10 published in the United Kingdom.
- 2018 – "The Recruit" premieres on Disney Channel.
- 2019 – Andor Season 1 began filming.
- 2020 – Star Wars (2020) 7 published.
- 2020 – Star Wars Adventures (2020) 1 published.
- 2025 – The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte to be published.
