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1907 in Belgium

Explore 5 historical events and records for Belgium in 1907.

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Historical records for Belgium in 1907

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May

2 May 1907

Jules de Trooz Government

de Trooz, Jules · Brussels · Head of Government of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

Begins the Jules de Trooz Government in Brussels and serves as head of the Belgian government.

2 May 1907

Second de Smet de Naeyer Government

de Smet de Naeyer, Paul · Brussels · Head of Government of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

The Second de Smet de Naeyer Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.

July

23 July 1907

Zeebrugge Opened

Leopold II · Bruges · Science / Technology

The Bruges sea canal and Zeebrugge harbour improve maritime access.

December

31 December 1907

Jules de Trooz Government

de Trooz, Jules · Brussels · Head of Government of Belgium · Government / Government of Belgium

The Jules de Trooz Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as head of the Belgian government.

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1907

Discovery of Bakelite

Baekeland, Leo Hendrik · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Develops the 1st all artificial plastic & calls it Bakelite

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