President of Switzerland
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Historical events in 1907
197 historical records
January 19073 historical events
Birth of Ray Milland
Birth of Ray Milland, born Reginald Alfred John Truscott-Jones in Neath, Wales
Promotion to Lieutenant
Manstein received a commission as a lieutenant in the Prussian Army. The promotion began his career as a junior officer in the prestigious Foot Guards.
February 19073 historical events
Duma
The 2nd Duma is opened by the Tsar
Duma
The 2nd Duma meets in 1907 for 102 days
Royal Danish Academy Gold Medal
Receives the Royal Danish Academy gold medal for his experimental investigation of surface tension and liquid-jet vibrations.
March 190710 historical events
Election
The Het Volk, including many English-speaking allies, win the election
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of the Transvaal
Het Volk Administration
Becomes prime minister under restored responsible government.
Het Volk Government Formed
Forms a government supported by Afrikaner and English-speaking allies.
Transvaal Government Formed
Forms the Transvaal government after Het Volk wins the election.
Transvaal Premiership
Becomes prime minister after Het Volk wins the Transvaal election.
Peasant Revolt Government
Sturdza forms a government during the nationwide peasant revolt.
Parliament
Botha attends the opening of Parliament by Lord Selbourne
Minister of War
Appointed Minister of War
Constitution of Russia
Stolypin announces a reform program
April 19075 historical events
Panama Canal Leadership
Goethals assumes command as chief engineer and chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Birth of Patrick Chrestien Gordon Walker
Birth of Patrick Chrestien Gordon Walker
Sinn Fein
Griffiths founds an organisation called the Sinn Fein League
Afrikaner Loyalty Speech
Publicly emphasizes Afrikaner loyalty within the British Empire.
Imperial Conference
Attends the Imperial Conference as Transvaal prime minister.
May 19078 historical events
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Jules de Trooz Government
Begins the Jules de Trooz Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.
Second de Smet de Naeyer Government
The Second de Smet de Naeyer Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
London Congress
Attends the party congress as a Bolshevik organiser.
Fifth Congress
Attends the Fifth Congress as factional conflict continues.
Fifth Congress
Advocates positions between Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.
Fifth Congress
Challenges Bolshevik strategy at the London Congress.
Birth of Muhammad Ayub Khan
Muhammad Ayub Khan is born on 14 May 1907.
June 19073 historical events
Birth of Frank Whittle
Birth of Frank Whittle
Duma
The 2nd Duma is closed by the Tsat & a new electoral law is passed
Duma
The 2nd Duma is closed by the Tsat & a new electoral law is passed
July 19071 historical events
Zeebrugge Opened
The Bruges sea canal and Zeebrugge harbour improve maritime access.
August 19073 historical events
Ministerial Promotion
Is promoted to Ministerialrat, strengthening his senior position within the Bavarian Interior Ministry.
Anglo-Russian Convention
Habibullah refuses to formally accept an Anglo-Russian convention negotiated without Afghan participation.
Nimrod Expedition Departure
Shackleton departs on the British Antarctic Expedition aboard Nimrod, leading his first independently commanded attempt to approach the South Pole.
October 19079 historical events
Christian Michelsen Government
The Christian Michelsen Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Jørgen Løvland Government
Begins the Jørgen Løvland Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Panic of 1907
Morgan coordinates private support for banks and trusts during the financial panic.
Demonstrations
A demonstration in Cernova against Hungarian rule in Slovakia, turns into a massacre
Demonstrations
A leader of a demonstration against Hungarian rule in Slovakia, turns into a massacre
Massacre
Helps lead a demonstration against Hungarian rule in Slovakia, turns into a massacre
Rule of Slovakia
Helps lead a demonstration against Hungarian rule in Slovakia, turns into a massacre
Nore Submarine Flotilla Established
A dedicated Nore submarine flotilla is formed as submarine forces expand in home waters during Fisher's administration.
Panic Gold Reserve Defence
During the Panic of 1907, Treasury measures and large gold imports help preserve bank liquidity and maintain confidence in dollar convertibility.
November 19073 historical events
Duma
The 3rd Duma is opened by the Tsar & remains open until 1912
Duma
The 3rd Duma is opened by the Tsar & remains open until 1912
Director of Military Training at the War Office
Appointed Director of Military Training at the War Office
December 190710 historical events
Nobel Prize in Literature
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for observation, imagination, ideas, and narrative talent.
Birth of Richard Crossman
Richard Howard Stafford Crossman is born into the family of Charles Stafford and Helen Crossman.
Santa Maria School Massacre
Government forces kill striking nitrate workers and family members gathered at the Santa Maria School.
Jules de Trooz Government
The Jules de Trooz Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.
Death of Klara Hitler
Death of Klara Hitler, Adolf Hitler's mother
Death of Klara Hitler
Death of Klara Hitler, Adolf Hitler's mother
Independence of Great Britain
The British agree self-Government for the Traansval
Independence of Orange Free State
The British agree to self-Government for the Orange River Colony
Independence of South Africa
The British agree to self-Government for the Orange River Colony
Independence of South Africa
The British agree self-Government for the Traansval
President of Panama
Appointed President of Panama
Prime Minister of Australia
Appointed Prime Minister of Australia, acting
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Christian Socialist Party
Studies with Friedrich Hasenohrl
Studies theoretical physics under Friedrich Hasenohrl, whose teaching strongly shapes his approach to mathematical and statistical physics.
Compensation Theory
Develops an early framework for understanding inferiority and adaptive striving.
Study of Organ Inferiority
Publishes a theory connecting perceived physical weakness with psychological compensation.
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief-of General Staff, 1st term
Discovery of Bakelite
Develops the 1st all artificial plastic & calls it Bakelite
Convertible Note Operations
The Caixa de Conversao expands circulation of gold-backed convertible notes, using metallic reserves to keep Brazil's exchange rate close to its statutory parity.
White Star Competitive Strategy
Works with White Star management on a strategy emphasizing size, comfort and luxury rather than record-breaking speed.
Grand Councillor
Appointed Grand Councillor
Ummah Party
Founds the nationalist Ummah Party advocating withdrawal of British troops from Egypt
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Germany
Creative Evolution
Bergson publishes Creative Evolution, presenting life as an open-ended creative process.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for work on diseases caused by protozoa, including his discovery of the malaria parasite.
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff to V Corps
Symphony No 8 in E-flat major
Completes Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor
Election
Wins a working majority without dependence on the Centre Party. The parties of the Bulow Bloc win 216 seats
President of Germany
Appointed President of the Baden Diet
Press
Appointed Editor of Vorwarts
Election
Elected Member of Reichstag
Reichstag Election
Is elected as a Member of the Reichstag.
Discovery of Hektor
Discovers Hektor, a large asteroid in Jupiter's leading Trojan swarm.
General
Appointed General of the Infantry
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant in a cavalry regiment
Three Weeks
Publication of "Three Weeks"
The Secret Agent
Publication of "The Secret Agent"
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Discovery of Beardmore Glacier
Discovers the Beardmore Glacier
Nimrod Expedition
Launches his own Antarctic expedition, later crossing the Polar Plateau to within 97 miles of the South Pole and taking motion pictures in Antarctica
Nimrod Expedition
Raises backing for the British Antarctic Expedition in Nimrod, aiming for the South Pole and scientific exploration
South Pole
Crosses the Polar Plateau to within 97 miles of the South Pole
Olympic Class Strategy
Supports plans for liners emphasizing scale, comfort and accommodation rather than a pure speed contest.
Adriatic Maiden Voyage Command
Commands Adriatic on her maiden voyage and continues his role as a senior White Star commander.
First Heightening Programme
Garstin supports plans to increase the storage capacity of the original dam.
Constitution of Great Britain
Proposes the Lords have a "suspesory veto" of 3 yrs, this becomes Liberal Party policy
Independence of Great Britain
The Orange River Colony is awarded self-Government
Independence of Orange Free State
The Orange River Colony is awarded self-Government
Reform of Parliament
Proposes the Lords have a "suspesory veto" of 3 yrs, this becomes Liberal Party policy
Anglon Agreement
Contributes to the Anglon Agreement
Alliance Great Britain and Russia
Concludes the Anglon entente
Concludes the Anglon entente
Concludes the Anglon entente
Convention of Saint Petersburg
Russia and Great Britain signed the Convention of Saint Petersburg, in which Afghanistan is declared outside Russias sphere of influence
Convention
Russia and Great Britain signed the Convention of Saint Petersburg, in which Afghanistan is declared outside Russias sphere of influence
Entente-Anglon
Concludes the Anglon entente
Rule of Afghanistan
Russia and Great Britain signed the Convention of Saint Petersburg, in which Afghanistan is declared outside Russias sphere of influence
Cullinan Diamond
Botha presents the Cullinan diamond to Edward VII
Labour and the Empire
Publication of "Labour and the Empire"
Death of William Thomson
Death of William Thomson
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
General
Appointed General
Inspector General
Appointed Inspector General
Rear Admiral
Appointed Rear Admiral
Education
Enters Sandhurst
Dreadnoughts Concentrated toward North Sea
The newest capital ships are increasingly concentrated in eastern home waters as Germany becomes the principal naval concern.
Advocate General
Appointed Advocate General of Bengal, 1st term.
Congress Party
At the Party annual session trouble breaks over the selection of the new president of the Congress, the party splits into the Garam Dal ("Hot Faction," extremists), led by Tilak, Pal and Rai, and the Naram Dal ("Soft Faction," moderate)
Election
At the Party annual session trouble breaks over the selection of the new president of the Congress, the party splits into the Garam Dal ("Hot Faction," extremists), led by Tilak, Pal and Rai, and the Naram Dal ("Soft Faction," moderate)
The Playboy of the Western World
Publication of "The Playboy of the Western World"
Harland and Wolff Managing Director
Becomes a managing director of Harland and Wolff with responsibility for the firm's design work.
Olympic Class Planning
Works with White Star leadership on plans for a new generation of large Atlantic liners.
Gloria
Composes, "Gloria"
Education
Qualifies as a "Professor" in French which enables him to teach as Secondary School
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Bologna
Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism
Publication of "Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism"
Birth of U Nu
Birth of U Nu
Rutherford Becomes Manchester Physics Professor
Ernest Rutherford moved to the University of Manchester and established a major atomic research programme. The achievement expanded the capabilities of a major research centre.
Death of Edvard Grieg
Death of Edvard Grieg
Wyrok
Composes, "Wyrok"
Reballion of Rebels in Countryside
Concentrates on economic development but neglects the Countryside
Mother
Publication of "Mother"
Birth of Varlam Shalamov
Birth of Varlam Shalamov
Britain and Russia carve Iran into spheres of influence
Britain and Russia carve Iran into spheres of influence
Constitution of Russia
Stolypin announces a reform program. Under Stolypins constitutional law ethnic groups must speak Russian in their lands. Stolypins electoral law allows ethnic groups into the Duma. Stolypins electoral law allows ethnic groups in the Duma. Stolypins allows ethnic groups in the Duma but they must speak Russian in their lands. Members of the Duma must speak Russia in their ethnic lands
Convention of Saint Petersburg
Russia and Great Britain sign the Convention of Saint Petersburg, in which Afghanistan is declared outside Russias sphere of influence
Convention
Russia and Great Britain sign the Convention of Saint Petersburg, in which Afghanistan is declared outside Russias sphere of influence
Duma
Stolypins allows ethnic groups in the Duma but they must speak Russian in their lands. Members of the Duma must speak Russia in their ethnic lands
Franchise
Restricts the electoral franchise to guarantee a conservative majority in the Duma
Reform of Royal Succession
Stolypins allows ethnic groups in the Duma but they must speak Russian in their lands. Restricts the electoral franchise to guarantee a conservative majority in the Duma
Rule of Afghanistan
Russia and Great Britain sign the Convention of Saint Petersburg, in which Afghanistan is declared outside Russias sphere of influence
Rule of Iran
Britain and Russia carve Iran into spheres of influence
Duma
The franchise is restricted & the 3rd Duma meets for its full 5 year term, 1907-12
Franchise
The franchise is restricted & the 3rd Duma meets for its full 5 year term, 1907-12
Memoirs
Begins shaping memoir accounts of his political career.
Union Secretary
Malinovsky was elected secretary of the St Petersburg Metalworkers' Union and became a prominent organizer among the city's industrial workers.
Underground Organisation
Builds Bolshevik underground organisation after the revolution recedes.
Second Siberian Escape
Escapes while being transported to life exile in Siberia and returns to the European émigré political world.
The Soviet and the Revolution
Writes The Soviet and the Revolution, examining the political significance of the workers' councils created in 1905.
The Year 1905
Publishes The Year 1905, analyzing the revolution and the experience of the workers' Soviet.
Vienna Emigre Residence
Settles in Vienna, which becomes his principal base for journalism and émigré Social Democratic activity.
Central Committee
Elected to the Central Committee of the Russian Social Democratic Party
Institute of Brain Research
The achievement marks institute of brain research as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Psychoneurological Institute
Founds the Psychoneurological Institute for interdisciplinary study of the brain.
Colonial Secretary
Appointed Colonial Secretary of the Transvaal
Constitution of South Africa
Favors unitary rather than federal Government for a future unified South Africa
Unification
Favors unitary rather than federal Government for a future unified South Africa
Education
Appointed Education Secretary of the Transvaal
Conference of Impereial
Botha declares Afrikaaner loyalty to the British Empire
Cullinan Diamond
Botha presents the Cullinan diamond to Edward VII
Legislation
The Education Act makes English, not Dutch, a common school-learning subject
Loan-Transvaal
The British Government agrees a loan of 5 million pounds to the Transvaal
National Convention
Bothas party forms the National Convention for South African unity
Reform of Education
The Education Act makes English, not Dutch, a common school-learning subject
Reparations
The majority of Chinese labourers are repatriated
Unification
Bothas party forms the National Convention for South African unity
Cullinan Diamond Presentation
Presents the Cullinan diamond to King Edward VII.
Royal Gift
Uses the gift as a gesture of postwar reconciliation.
Provisional Assembly
Appointed Transvaal Provisional Assembly
Succession
Succeeds as King of Korea
Education
Enters the Toledo Academia de Infanteria
Succession
Succeeds as King of Sweden
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Social Democratic Party
Automatic Lighthouse Control
Reduces fuel use by activating navigation lights only during darkness.
Sun Valve
Develops a light-sensitive valve controlling lighthouse illumination automatically.
Accelerated Clock Rate Argument
Using accelerated reference frames, Einstein concluded that clocks at different gravitational potentials should not run at identical rates, linking gravity directly with the measurement of time.
Free-Fall Frame Insight for Gravitation
Einstein recognised that an observer in sufficiently small free fall can describe local physics without an apparent gravitational force, an insight that became central to his equivalence principle.
Gravity and Light Propagation from Equivalence
Einstein's equivalence reasoning implied that a gravitational field must influence light propagation, opening a path from special relativity toward a relativistic theory of gravitation.
Birth of John Wayne
Birth of John Wayne, Marion Michael Morrison
Drama
Florenz Ziegfeld launches the Ziegfeld Follies, elaborate musical stage shows, starring such performers as Billie Burke, Fannie Brice, W. C. Fields, Eddie Cantor, Will Rogers
Ziegfeld Follies
Florenz Ziegfeld launches the Ziegfeld Follies, elaborate musical stage shows, starring such performers as Billie Burke, Fannie Brice, W. C. Fields, Eddie Cantor, Will Rogers
Panama Canal
Taft helps supervise the beginning of construction on the Panama Canal
Conference of Hague
Proposes an International Court of Justice which is established in 1920. Produces conventions on the conduct of war. Leads the Conference at The Hague
International Court of Justice
Proposes an International Court of Justice which is established in 1920
Gravitational Redshift
Predicts that gravity should shift the frequency of light, later called gravitational redshift.
Uranium Lead Dating
Uses uranium-lead ratios to estimate geological ages.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physics for developing precision optical instruments and for spectroscopic and metrological investigations carried out with them.
Accelerated Frames and Gravitation
Extends special-relativistic reasoning to accelerated motion and concludes that gravitation must alter measurements of time, frequency and the propagation of light.
Equivalence Principle
Formulates the equivalence principle, a decisive step toward a relativistic theory of gravitation.
Equivalence Principle
Recognises that a uniformly accelerated frame is locally equivalent to a homogeneous gravitational field, establishing the conceptual starting point for general relativity.
Quantum Theory of Specific Heat
Applies quantum ideas to the specific heat of solids, an early success of quantum theory.
Bakelite
Creates a heat-resistant synthetic resin later named Bakelite.
First Fully Synthetic Plastic
Introduces a mouldable electrical insulator suited to mass manufacturing.
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Vietnam
The Misery of Boots
Wells published The Misery of Boots, an argument about poverty and economic justice.
Publishes Literary Criticism
Strachey wrote essays and criticism, establishing an incisive prose style.