The Highlights of 1907: A Year That Shaped the Future

1907

1907 (MCMVII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1907th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.

Is 1907 a year special to you? Discover what 1907 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1907, 1907 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1907, how old is someone born in 1907 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1907.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1907 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What was 1907 known for ?

  • Major political events in 1907 would set up major events for the coming years. In a continuation of the civil unrest in the Russian Empire, there was a massive protest of over 40,000 people in front of the State Duma (a legislative body in the latter days of the Russian Empire) that had to be disbursed.
  • The unrest would culminate in a total revolution in Russian politics and society, with the Empire coming to an end with the abdication of Czar Nicholas II ten years later, in 1917.
  • In another major political event, Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente in 1907. This agreement between these powers formed the basis for what would eventually be called the Allied Powers of World War I. In the meantime, the Entente balanced out their rivals in the Triple Alliance, which consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (although Italy would eventually join the Allies in 1915).
  • There were some notable developments in film and theatre in 1907 as well. In film, Louis B. Mayer opened his first movie theatre, and would go on to open a large chain of theatres. Mayer would become so successful that he eventually went into the production side of the movie business, developing the production company that would become known as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Also, the film titled, “L’ Enfant prodigue,” Europe’s first feature-length film, premiered in Paris this year.
  • In the field of theatre, George Cohan’s Talk of the Town opened in New York City, and George Bernard Shaw’s Don Juan in Hell premiered in London.
  • In addition to these events, there were some significant cultural events that occurred this year. In Seattle, Washington, the famous Pike Place Market was dedicated. It would become a tremendous seafood market and the home of the immensely popular coffee company, Starbucks. 1907 would be significant for Western culture and the development of the science of psychology, as Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud metfor the first time this year in Vienna.

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Your place in the Universe on 1907

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Key World Leaders of 1907

Who was the U.S. President in 1907?

In 1907, Theodore Roosevelt (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from September 14, 1901 to March 04, 1909. His administration built the Panama Canal and pursued progressive policies like trust-busting and conservation.

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1907?

In 1907 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Liberal). His leadership brought about significant social reforms and set the stage for a modern welfare state.

Who was the Pope in 1907?

The leader of the Catholic Church in 1907 was Pope Pius X who had held the papacy since 1903. His pontificate is known for his liturgical reforms, promotion of early Communion for children, and opposition to modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine.

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What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1907?

The number 1 song in the USA in 1907, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was I Love a Lassie (My Scotch Bluebell) by Harry Lauder

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What was the most popular movie in 1907?

The most popular movie and box office hit was Tom Sawyer by Don Taylor

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What was the best selling book in 1907?

The Secret Agent
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How old is someone born in 1907?

Someone born in 1907 is 118 years old this year.

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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1907?


According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1907 was the Year of the Goat.

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