Date: August 15, 1907
Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announces the creation of Bakelite, the world's first synthetic plastic. Date: February 5, 1907 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 5 📅 Events on this day in 1907 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 19071907 Qaratog Earthquake Kills 12,000-15,000 on October 21, 1907Thomas W. Lawson…
An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000 people. Date: January 14, 1907 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 14 📅 Events on this day in 1907 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1907Brown Dog Riots in London: Medical Students Clash with Police, December 10, 1907Washington National Cathedral…
The New Zealand Parliament Buildings are almost completely destroyed by fire. Date: December 11, 1907 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 11 📅 Events on this day in 1907 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1907Finnish Parliament Holds First Plenary Session May 23, 1907King Gustaf V Ascends Swedish Throne…
Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Anglo-Russian Convention, by which the UK recognizes Russian preeminence in northern Persia, while Russia recognizes British preeminence in southeastern Persia and Afghanistan. Both powers pledge not to interfere in Tibet. Date: August 31, 1907 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 31 📅 Events on…
Jesús García saves the entire town of Nacozari de García by driving a burning train full of dynamite six kilometres (3.7 miles) away before it can explode. Date: November 7, 1907 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 1907 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
Two hundred thirty-nine coal miners die in the Darr Mine Disaster in Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania. Date: December 19, 1907 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 19 📅 Events on this day in 1907 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 19071907 Qaratog Earthquake Kills 12,000-15,000 on October 21, 1907Finland Parliament…