What happened on Saturday December 21, 1907?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1907:

• Discovery of the Diamond Sūtra On December 21, 1907, British archaeologist Aurel Stein discovered the Diamond Sūtra in the Mogao Caves in China. This woodblock printed Buddhist scripture, dated 868 CE, is recognized as the earliest complete dated printed book in human history. The discovery is of immense significance to understanding the development of printing technology and Buddhist scholarship.
• Invention of the Triode Thermionic Amplifier Lee DeForest invented the triode thermionic amplifier in 1907, a groundbreaking technological innovation that marked the beginning of practical electronics. This invention would become fundamental to the development of radio, television, and early computing technologies.
• Santa María School Massacre On December 21, 1907, the Chilean Army brutally suppressed a labor strike by saltpeter miners in Iquique, Chile, resulting in a horrific massacre at the Santa María School. Soldiers opened fire on striking workers, killing over 2,000 miners who had gathered peacefully to protest working conditions. This tragic event is considered one of the most significant and violent labor disputes in Chilean history, highlighting the extreme measures taken by authorities to quell worker dissent during the early 20th century.
• First Commercial Color Photography Process The Autochrome Lumière was introduced in 1907 as the first commercially viable color photography process. Developed by the Lumière brothers, this innovative technique revolutionized visual documentation and paved the way for modern color photography.
• Peking to Paris Motor Race Prince Scipione Borghese won the legendary Peking to Paris motor race in 1907, driving a 7-liter 35/45 hp Itala. This extraordinary transcontinental race demonstrated the emerging capabilities of early automobiles and captured global imagination about automotive technology and adventure.
• Identification of the Moine Thrust Belt Geologists identified the Moine Thrust Belt in Scotland in 1907, marking one of the first such geological formations to be discovered worldwide. This finding was significant for understanding geological plate tectonics and mountain formation processes.
• Dutch Government Collapse On December 21, 1907, the Dutch government led by De Master collapsed due to disagreements over the war budget. This political upheaval reflected the complex parliamentary dynamics and fiscal challenges facing European governments in the early 20th century.

Events in 1907

December 21, 1907: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1907

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1907

December 21, 1907 was a Saturday and it was the 355th day of the year 1907 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1907 can also be written as 12/21/1907 in the US and as 21/12/1907 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1907 in December 1907 calendar

Famous people died on December 21, 1907:

• Klara Hitler

  Austrian woman and mother to nazi dictator adolf hitler.

• Klara Pölzl

Famous people who died in 1907

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1907: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1907 was Be My Little Teddy Bear by Ada Jones & Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Ada Jones & Billy Murray - Be My Little Teddy Bear

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 21, 1907: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1907 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1907 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 1907 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 21, 1907 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:16 pm and setting at 09:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1908.

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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1907

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Someone born on December 21, 1907 is:

117 years 4 months old,

or 1408 months and 23 days old,

or 6125 weeks and 4 days old,

or 42879 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1907?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1907?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 21, 1907.

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